Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’

Lily-turf

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.322.100

Extremely popular in the southern U.S. as groundcover plants, these are now becoming known elsewhere, and valued for their versatility. Plants form a low clump of grass-like foliage, bearing spikes of tiny lily flowers in summer. This selection has dark-green leaves and deep-blue flower spikes. Evergreen. If plants look shabby in spring, trim the leaf tips with sharp scissors, or just mow back hard. Easily divided in spring. Where hardy, this is an excellent choice for edging, in rock gardens, or in mixed containers. Very tolerant of summer heat and humidity.

Further details for
Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
Neutral or
Acid

Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Blue

Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Woodland

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
20-50 cm
8-20 inches

Spread
30-40 cm
12-16 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Slow