Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Moneymaker'
lilyturf
Bring a tricky shaded spot to life with this tough and resilient evergreen perennial, Liriope 'Moneymaker'. Not only will it fill the space with greenery throughout the year, which is far better to look at than bare soil, but in autumn it really comes up with the goods when it conjures up wonderful wands of purple bobbly flowers! This free-flowering woodland beauty prefers a shady location and has been praised for even thriving in the trickiest of growing conditions – dry shade. In a free-draining soil, Liriope 'Moneymaker' produces a multitude of royal-purple flower spikes, dotted with clusters of tiny, grape hyacinth-like flowers from August to November. And it won’t just be you who’s glad to grow this shady specimen, it’s beloved by pollinators too.
Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker', also known as lilyturf, is a hardy, evergreen perennial growing to approximately 45cm when mature. It’ll spread out over time to fill the space, each year growing from a slightly larger clump. Either use it to add interest to a space where most other plants won’t grow, or let it live the high-life in a shaded or woodland border among hostas and ferns. And once the perfectly purple flowers have faded, its dark-green evergreen foliage will provide greenery to your garden all year. If Liriope 'Moneymaker' doesn’t make you money, we’re sure this great-value, long-living plant will save you some in the long run!
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Liriope muscari 'Moneymaker'
- Flower colour
- Purple
- Established height
- 20-50cm
- Established spread
- 20-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered, Exposed
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.