About
An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to 30cm tall, forming dense clumps of linear, mid-green leaves with white margins. An useful plant for dry shade. In late summer it produces spikes of small, purple flowers on maroon stems.
About the genus
Liriope are evergreen herbaceous perennials forming compact clumps or spreading patches of arching, linear leaves and dense spikes or racemes of small globose flowers, followed by black berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Drought tolerant once established
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slug damage
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free