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Big Blue Liriope

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

Category: Grass • Liriope

Big Blue Liriope is an evergreen ground cover with purple flowers, perfect for borders and shaded areas.

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Mature Height: 12-18 inches

Mature Width: 12-18 inches

Bloom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall

Light: Part Sun/Part Shade

Zone: Zones 5-10

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Big Blue Liriope is a hardy perennial known for its lush, grass-like foliage and vibrant purple flower spikes. It is often used as a ground cover or border plant, thriving in various conditions.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in partial to full shade with moderate moisture. Prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate a range of conditions.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, adaptable to various moisture levels and pH ranges.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

bordermass plantingground cover

Special Features

Dense foliagepurple flower spikesevergreen

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides ground cover.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant

Notes from Our Designer

Great for underplanting trees and shrubs. Provides year-round interest and can help suppress weeds.

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