Big Blue Liriope Grass

Big Blue Liriope Grass

Liriopes, commonly known as lilyturfs, are evergreen flowering plants which form thick clumps of grass like foliage. They are unique ground covers equally happy growing in full sun or shade. Liriopes will grow in most temperate climates and will fare quite well in hot and humid subtropical regions. They can also tolerate a fair amount of cold and frost. The soil type to plant them in is not critical, as long as it is enriched with ample amounts of compost and bone meal to feed the fleshy roots. Water needs are on the medium scale and short periods of drought would not cause great damage, as the thick roots are able to store water. Plant in great swathes in sun or shade and feed twice in the summer months with a general fertilizer. To increase your plant stock, divide the clumps every three to four years in spring or autumn.

They form beautiful dark pink purple flowers in Summer. Although they grow in dark shade they will more readily flower in sun.