{"product_id":"24x-liriope-muscari-ingwersen-lily-turf-clumping-border-plants-9cm","title":"24x Liriope muscari 'Ingwersen' Lily Turf - Clumping Border Plants 9cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' - Clump-Forming Lily Turf\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' (also known as Classic Blue or Lily Turf) is a clump-forming evergreen perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage that provides year-round structure to borders and garden beds. This hardy plant produces striking lavender-purple flower spikes from late summer through autumn, rising above the glossy, strap-like leaves to create beautiful vertical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis versatile perennial forms dense, neat clumps that stay where you plant them - unlike spreading varieties, 'Ingwersen' does not spread by rhizomes, making it ideal for controlled borders and edging. The plant reaches a mature height of 10-15 inches (25-40cm) with a spread of 12-18 inches (30-45cm), creating a low-maintenance groundcover that suppresses weeds effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiriope muscari 'Ingwersen' thrives in both sunny and shady locations, tolerating a wide range of conditions including drought, heat, and poor soil once established. This makes it an excellent choice for difficult areas such as under trees, on slopes, or in dry shade where other plants struggle. The plant is also deer and rabbit resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for creating defined borders along pathways, driveways, and garden beds, this lily turf also works well as groundcover in mass plantings, erosion control on banks and slopes, and as edging for mixed beds. The grass-like texture contrasts beautifully with broader-leaved plants, while the mid-summer flower spikes add seasonal color when many other perennials have finished blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to full shade. Space plants 12-18 inches apart for borders or closer for faster coverage. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, 'Ingwersen' requires minimal care - simply cut back old foliage in late winter before new growth emerges to maintain a tidy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56020061847876,"sku":"50470","price":107.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8020\/6585\/files\/thumbnail_2000_89baf1c1-fc02-4964-b74c-a9c78deece1a.jpg?v=1764264479","url":"https:\/\/plantgift.ie\/products\/24x-liriope-muscari-ingwersen-lily-turf-clumping-border-plants-9cm","provider":"Plant Gift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}