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Liriope Blue Skies

Liriope Blue Skies

Name: Liriope Blue Skies
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10291f
Price: 19.3 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Lilyturf, Liriope muscari, Blue Muscari, Monkeygrass

Liriope Blue Skies, commonly known as Lilyturf or Monkey Grass, grows as a tidy clump and produces strap like, dark green leaves. Flower spikes rise above the foliage through summer and autumn bearing masses of blue-mauve flowers. Liriope Blue Skies It is an excellent choice for container growing, rock and cottage gardens, or border planting.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	30 cm
Spread:	30 cm
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Lilyturf, Liriope muscari, Blue Muscari, Monkeygrass

What are the landscaping uses for Liriope Blue Skies in NZ?

Liriope Blue Skies is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, ornamental grass is also perfect for modern gardens but also for planting around commercial buildings where the plants are often somewhat neglected. Liriope Blue Skies is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its elegant foliage and versatility which makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

Liriope Blue Skies care

The most important part of Liriope Blue Skies care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a general fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing unsightly leaves. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.

Liriope Blue Skies pruning

Pruning of Liriope Blue Skies generally involves removing spent leaves. However, it can also be undertaken to rejuvenate an older plant. Pruning of this nature is generally undertaken in late spring or summer when the plants are actively growing. They are trimmed back to about 5 cm above ground level. New shoots will begin to grow away within 2-3 weeks. You can trim plants back in winter also but note that new shoots may not start to emerge until conditions warm in spring.

Where to buy Liriope Blue Skies in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Liriope Blue Skies to buy in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Liriope plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!