Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf – Evergreen Ground Cover with Bold Purple Blooms

Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf – Bold Color, Zero Fuss

Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf (Liriope muscari 'Purple Explosion') is the ground cover that actually earns its name. Deep green, grass-like foliage forms tidy, weed-suppressing clumps all season long — then erupts in late summer with dense spikes of vivid purple flowers that stop people in their tracks. Evergreen, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established, it’s one of the hardest-working plants in the landscape.

Why Gardeners Love Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf

• Showstopping Purple Blooms: Dense flower spikes in late summer to fall attract pollinators and add bold seasonal color.
• Evergreen Year-Round: Deep green foliage keeps your garden looking lively through every season.
• Deer & Rabbit Resistant: A reliable performer even in high-wildlife areas.
• Drought-Tolerant: Thrives with minimal watering once established — ideal for low-maintenance landscapes.
• Versatile Placement: Excellent as a border edger, walkway accent, slope stabilizer, or container plant.

Planting Guide

• Hardiness Zone: 5–10
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Mature Size: 12–18" tall, 18" wide
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
• Soil: Adaptable; well-drained preferred
• Spacing: 12–18" apart for ground cover effect

Also Consider

Pair Purple Explosion™ with our Foxtail Fern — its feathery, upright plumes provide beautiful vertical contrast above Lilyturf’s low, spreading foliage in borders and container arrangements.