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Pruning guide · Perennial
Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari): when and how to prune
Liriope muscari
Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | August–October |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari): when to prune it?
In March, before the new leaves appear, cut the old leaves short.
What else to prune in those months? March
Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari): how to prune it?
- Cut the old leaves back to 5–10 cm above the ground, with hedge shears or sharp secateurs.
- Do not wait too long: if the new leaf tips are already showing, you cut them too and they stay visibly damaged.
- Cut away the old flower spikes and berries at the same time.
- A large area can also be mown in March with a lawnmower on its highest setting.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari) flowers in August–October, when it attracts bees.
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
Caution: Do not cut back in autumn: the old leaves protect the plant in winter.
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Plant profile: Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.