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Liriope Big Blue
liriope muscari ‘big blue’
Liriope ‘Big Blue’ is exceptional as a container plant, lush
border or pathway edging, in mass plantings and under
large trees. This hard-working shrub grows well in hard to
grow places such as banks and slopes, driveways or filling in
gaps between shrubs.
It is a slow growing evergreen that grows in a clump forming
habit. It has dark green, arching leaves with a linear, strap
like appearance. Late summer through early autumn, small
showy blue flowers appear on elevated spikes followed by
clusters of black berries. While it is grass-like in appearance
and habit, it is not a grass at all. In fact, it is a member of
the lily family.
This liriope variety prefers moist, loose soil that is fertilized
and well drained and can tolerate dry soil conditions once
established. It is heat tolerant, drought tolerant and salt
spray tolerant. Once established it requires very little maintenance.
A similar cultivar is the Emerald Goddess - which displays
the same aesthetic and growth characteristics. However, in
contrast to the Emerald Goddess, the Big Blue Liriope tends
to lay flatter in the colder months. It will, however, perk up
as soon as the weather warms up.
1g Liriope ‘Big Blue’
Liriope ‘Big Blue’ Leaves
Liriope ‘Big Blue’ Flowers
Liriope Big Blue
liriope muscari ‘big blue’
Native Origin:
Eastern Asia, China, and Japan
Common Names:
Border Grass; Lilyturf
Description:
Hardy Range: 5-9
Mature Height: 1-2’
Mature Spread: 1-2’
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Clumping
Ornamental Characteristics:
Liriope ‘Big Blue’ has narrow, arching dark-green leaves
growing up to 24” tall. Spikes of small lilac flowers appear in
late summer followed by black berries. Old leaves may be
cut back in winter and large clumps may be divided during
late autumn to early spring.
Environment:
Soil: Alkaline; clay; sand; loam
Salt: Unknown
Exposure: Partial shade, shade
partial shade
flowering
evergreen
Planted Liriope ‘Big Blue’
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