About
In late summer it produces slender, erect spikes of tiny purple flowers. A rhizomatous, semi-evergreen perennial to 25cm tall, forming a dense clump of grassy, dark green leaves. An useful plant for dry shade.
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
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Native toChina, Vietnam, Japan
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 seed or division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slug damage
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free