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Giant Lilyturf – Dark Green Foliage for Shade

Giant Lilyturf: Lush Dark Green for Difficult Shade

Lush, dark green foliage excels for edging and borders in shady areas. Small white flowers among foliage followed by metallic violet-blue fruit. Evergreen perennial.

Plant Profile

Light: Filtered sun
Moisture: Moderate
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 20–35 feet

Tough and reliable.

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