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An extremely useful plant which will tolerate a range of conditions including dry shade and drought. Dark green blade-like leaves provide year-round interest and in autumn just as other flowers are beginning to fade vibrant long-lasting wands of deep violet flowers rise above the foliage. Lily-turf is perfect for edging small shady spaces - the broad grass-like foliage contrasts beautifully with large leaved plants or for planting in groups beneath deciduous shrubs.

• Garden care: To encourage new growth cut off tired-looking leaves down to the ground in spring. This is also the time to lift and divide large clumps.