Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

8-12 Inches

Mature Spread

8 Inches

Growing Zones

5 to 11

Turn tired edges into eye candy with Purple Explosion Lilyturf. Deep green, strappy leaves form neat clumps that stay polished through the seasons, then erupt with saturated purple flower spikes for a late-summer show. It’s the rare ground cover that looks refined up close and impactful from the curb.

Tough, tidy, and versatile, it slides into borders, softens hardscapes, and thrives in containers without demanding much attention. Pollinators visit the blooms, and glossy berries follow for extra interest as fall arrives.

Purple Explosion Lilyturf Care

Give 4–8 hours of sun daily; full sun yields the most blooms, while part shade keeps foliage lush in hotter climates. Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost; a pH of 5.5–7.5 is ideal. Water to establish, then water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry; once established, it tolerates short dry spells. Mulch 1–2 inches to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch off the crown.

Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a light compost top-dress. Shear foliage to 2–3 inches in late winter before new growth emerges to refresh the clump. Hardy in USDA zones 5–10; evergreen in mild winters and semi-evergreen where colder.

Purple Explosion Lilyturf Spacing

For edging or a defined ribbon, set plants 10–12 inches on center. For a fuller ground cover, space 12–18 inches on center to knit without overcrowding.

Allow 12 inches of clearance from walls or paths for arching leaves. In containers, use a 10–12 inch wide pot with drainage; one plant per pot for a clean specimen, or pair with compact shrubs and seasonal color.

Why Grow Purple Explosion Lilyturf?

• Season-spanning texture with a late-summer burst of purple bloom
• Handles sun or part shade and copes with heat and brief drought
• Deer and rabbit resistant, with minimal grooming required
• Neat clumping habit for borders, ground covers, and containers
• Attracts pollinators and adds berry interest into fall

Plant it once and enjoy reliable color, texture, and order with almost no effort. Purple Explosion Lilyturf delivers a crisp, modern finish to paths, beds, and patio pots all year.