Royal Purple Lilyturf
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, Evergreen, Flowering, and Groundcover
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Summer, Early Fall
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Purple Magic Wands! The graceful arching blades of dark green leaves on the Royal Purple Lilyturf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') provide colorful evergreen foliage with purple tinges!
Purple flower spikes look reminiscent of Grape Hyacinth blooms and rise above the strappy foliage on dark purple stems.
The deep purple blooms add unique beauty to your landscape. Butterflies and bees will seek out your flowers as they bloom throughout the later parts of the growing season.
How to Use Royal Purple Lilyturf In The Landscape
Lilyturf is a wonderful groundcover and border plant! Adding depth and dramatic colors throughout your full and part-shaded areas. Royal Purple Liriope is often used for colorful lawn replacement!
Mass plantings colonize and add mysterious color on hard-to-mow slopes or let cascade gracefully over your Rock garden or as facer plants around larger shrubs and trees.
Edge garden beds and borders with colorful structures and use them as a spiller and filler in your containers, planters, and window boxes.
- Spikes of Deep-Purple Flowers
- Darker Purple Stems
- Strappy Grass-Like Leaves
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance
- Evergreen Clumping Arching Groundcover
#ProPlantTips For Care
Royal Purple is hardy, compact beauty that loves full sun, partial shade, or even full shade! Especially in hot climates, Lilyturf appreciates some shade in the hot sun of zones 5-10. In warmer zones, this plant will be evergreen. In colder zones like 5 and 6, you may need to plant in protected locations and not in exposed locations. In late winter or very early spring, these plants can be cut back to the ground eliminating all of the old foliage to make room for all new foliage that will develop from the roots.
Best in moderately rich, acidic soil types, especially well-drained soils. Easy care, they're deer and rabbits, heat, humidity, and drought tolerant, Lilyturf are also disease and pest-free!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Easy-Care & Deer/Rabbit Resistant
- Can Be Evergreen In Warmer Climates
- Prune Very Early Spring
For gorgeous color, versatility, and dramatic texture in the garden, order your own Royal Purple Lilyturf from Nature Hills today!
