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liriope muscari spacing

Getting the right liriope muscari spacing is essential for establishing healthy, attractive garden borders, mass plantings, or groundcovers in New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re planting in sun-dappled woodland, creating low-maintenance pathways, or filling bare spots, proper spacing gives each liriope room to flourish, ensures lush coverage, and minimises competition for nutrients. Liriope muscari, sometimes called lilyturf, is especially valued for its tufted, grasslike foliage and attractive late summer flower spikes. Below, we'll help you determine the best spacing for your liriope muscari and explore options for different landscape designs.

Liriope spicata 'Franklin Mint' plant with lush green foliage and pink flowers.

Liriope 'Franklin Mint'

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Liriope 'Franklin Mint' features strap-like, dark green leaves and short stems that carry masses of tiny, lilac-coloured flowers that emerge amidst the foliage in summer. It typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same, but will spread to colonise a much larger area over time.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 45 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

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Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and often again in autumn. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, it’s perfect for NZ gardens as a hedge, border, or feature plant.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, White
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How far apart should you plant liriope muscari?

The ideal liriope muscari spacing largely depends on your goal. For a dense groundcover effect, plant individual liriope muscari about 30cm apart (measured from the centre of each plant). This ensures the foliage will knit together within a growing season or two, providing a weed-suppressing, tidy look. For more open borders or when using liriope muscari as an edging plant, you can space them slightly wider, roughly 35-40cm apart, for a more defined look.

If you want to experiment with the different options within the species, try mixing several varieties. For example, combine Liriope muscari 'Big Blue', known for its tall spikes of purple flowers, with the unique foliage of Liriope 'variegata' or the compact habit of Liriope 'Majestic'.

Why does liriope muscari spacing matter?

Proper liriope muscari spacing impacts not only the look of your garden but also plant health and ease of maintenance. Crowded liriope can become prone to poor air circulation, increasing the risk of fungal diseases. With the right spacing, airflow is optimised and each plant receives enough sunlight and nutrients, resulting in vigorous growth and abundant flowers. Well-spaced liriope also makes dividing plants in future seasons much simpler, so you can freshen up your plantings or expand your display.

Tips for successful planting

For those interested in adding a touch of regal colour, Liriope 'Royal Purple' offers vivid blooms and performs best when spaced similarly to Liriope muscari.

Explore more liriope varieties

Planning your garden? If you love the lush look of liriope muscari, don’t miss our full range, including Liriope muscari, Liriope muscari 'Big Blue', Liriope 'variegata', Liriope 'Majestic', and Liriope 'Royal Purple'.

Choose your favourites and space them well for a thriving, low-maintenance statement in your outdoor space.


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