About
An evergreen tuberous perennial forming a dense clump of narrow, arching, leathery, green leaves, with golden margins to the leaf blade. Small violet-purple flowers carried in dense, erect spikes to 30cm in height in late summer and autumn, followed by black berries.
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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted, Clump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; can tolerate drought once established. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas.
PruningRemove any faded leaves and flower stems if required.
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in spring or propagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free, but young growth may be susceptible to slug damage
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free