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Purple Ornamental Grass

Liriope muscari growing as a mass planting in a woodand garden.

Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)

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Liriope muscari, commonly known as Lilyturf or Monkeygrass, is an herbaceous perennial with flower spikes that rise above the foliage during summer and autumn, bearing masses of lavender-blue flowers that are long-lasting and blend wonderfully with the strap-like, dark green foliage. Liriope muscari is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, adding to a mixed planting, or for use in borders or around outdoor living areas. It is used extensively in landscaping due to its hardiness, versatility, and attractive appearance year-round.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Colourful Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' plants with purple flowers.

Liriope Royal Purple (Lilyturf)

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Liriope 'Royal Purple', commonly known as Lilyturf, produces strap-like, dark green leaves that become adorned with masses of showy, deep violet-purple flowers. This herbaceous perennial grows as a tidy clump, reaching approximately 40 cm in height and 45 cm in width. Liriope 'Royal Purple' is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, adding to a mixed planting, or for use in borders or around outdoor living areas.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 45 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
Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.

Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, Piripiri, or Purple Hakea, is a hardy, NZ native groundcover. The foliage comprises delicate...

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Dodonaea viscosa purpurea shrub with colourful, purple foliage growing an an informal hedge.

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

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Calamagrostis Overdam

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ is a striking variegated ornamental grass that delivers elegant upright form and fine texture to garden borders...

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Hoya pubicalyx Royal Hawaiian Purple

Hoya pubicalyx Royal Hawaiian Purple is a popular variety that is commonly grown as an indoor plant. It produces elongated, dark green leaves held on...

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Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple

Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, commonly known as the Purple Beech tree, is grown for its beautiful colours and slender growth habit. The foliage...

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Hoheria populnea Purple Wave (Purple Lacebark)

Hoheria populnea Purple Wave, commonly known as Purple Lacebark, is a quick growing, small, NZ native tree that features colourful foliage. The...

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Phormium Dark Delight (Dark Purple Flax)

Phormium Dark Delight is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, sword-like leaves that are dark purple-black. This variety typically grows...

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Fraxinus Purple Spire

Fraxinus Purple Spire is a popular variety of the commonly known, Claret Ash, and is grown for its impressive form and brilliant autumn colours. It...

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Fagus sylvatica Purple Fountain (Purple Fountain Beech)

The Purple Fountain beech is a variety of European Beech tree that features colourful foliage and weeping branches. The glossy leaves emerge deep...

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Lavandula Lavance Purple

Lavandula Lavance Purple is a variety of English Lavender that grows as a compact shrub and carries masses of small, dark purple-blue flower spikes...

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Miscanthus Zebrinus

Miscanthus Zebrinus is an ornamental grass grown for its variegated foliage. It grows as a clump of narrow and gently arching, green leaves with...

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Lavender Bandera Purple

Lavender Bandera Purple carries masses of purple-blue flowers from spring through autumn. The foliage is green-grey and complements the flowers...

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Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons)

Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons plant, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat...

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Carex trifida grass plants with blue-green foliage and brown flower heads.

Carex trifida

Carex trifida, commonly known as the Mutton Bird Sedge, is an attractive, NZ native, ornamental grass. It features arching, green-gold foliage that...

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Phormium Purple Haze (Purple Flax Plant)

Phormium Purple Haze is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, dark purple leaves. It grows with a tidy and compact habit to about 1.1 m...

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Anemanthele lessoniana grass with colourful, orange and green foliage growing in a pot.

Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass)

Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New...

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Carex Feather Falls

Carex 'Feather Falls' is a popular ornamental grass characterised by its cream and green variegated leaves. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the...

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Lomandra Evergreen Baby growing as a ground cover with lush, green foliage.

Lomandra Evergreen Baby

Lomandra Evergreen Baby is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its delicate, deep-green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to...

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Lomandra White Sands with elegant, variegated foliage in a courtyard garden.

Lomandra White Sands

Lomandra White Sands is a fabulous ornamental grass renowned for its variegated foliage. It features arching, cream, and green-striped leaves and...

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Lomandra Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.

Lomandra Tanika

Lomandra Tanika is a hardy, Australian Native grass that is commonly known as Mat Rush. This grass features fine, deep-green foliage and a graceful...

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Isolepis cernua (Fiber-Optic Grass)

Isolepsis cernua (aka Scirpus cernua), commonly known as Fiber Optic Grass, grows as a tidy clump to about 25 cm tall and the same wide with green...

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Acorus gramineus variegata plants growing in pots with green and cream foliage.

Acorus gramineus variegatus (Variegated Sweet Flag)

Acorus gramineus variegatus, or Variegated Sweet Flag, is an ornamental grass with bright yellow leaves edged in dark green. The slender, arching...

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Lomandra 'Katrinus Deluxe' plant with lush, dark green foliage.

Lomandra Katrinus Deluxe

Lomandra Katrinus Deluxe is an evergreen, ornamental grass known for its mid-green, arching foliage and tidy clumping habit. Growing to approximately...

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Miscanthus Sinensis Variegatus plant in a garden.

Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus

Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus is a stunning variety of the commonly known, Japanese Silver Grass. This ornamental grass produces narrow, gently...

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Lomandra 'Seascape' grass with elegant, blue-green foliage growing beside a pond.

Lomandra confertifolia Seascape

Lomandra confertifolia 'Seascape' is a hardy, evergreen ornamental grass featuring slender, blue-grey foliage with a graceful, weeping habit. Forming...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.

Ophiopogon Silver Mist (Silver Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon Silver Mist is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and...

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Carex solandri grass in a NZ native planting.

Carex solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and...

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Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.

Lomandra Lime Tuff

Lomandra Lime Tuff is a compact, grass-like plant that forms tidy clumps of bright lime-green foliage. This elegant grass grows to around 50 cm tall...

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Ophiopogon Kyoto (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon Kyoto is a Dwarf Mondo Grass and grows as a small clump with fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny, white...

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Lomandra Frosty Tops with lush blue foliage in a garden.

Lomandra Frosty Tops

Lomandra Frosty Tops is a hardy, evergreen grass featuring elegant, blue-grey foliage and a soft, weeping form. Growing to around 50 cm tall and...

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Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)

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