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Big Blue Lilyturf

Big Blue Lilyturf

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

Item #0967 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 11

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Plant Description

Abundant blue flower spikes rise above the attractive, tufted arching, grass-like foliage followed by clusters of black berries. Superior edging, border or groundcover. Tolerates drier conditions when established. Evergreen.

  • Overview
    Light Needs:
    Partial sun
    Watering Needs:
    Water regularly in extreme heat. Tolerant of dry conditions once established.
    Average Landscape Size:
    Grows 12 to 15 in. tall and wide.
    Key Feature:
    Summer Flowering
    Blooms:
    Summer
    Landscape Uses:
    Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Edging, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Ground Cover, Mass Planting
  • Detail
    Botanical Pronunciation:lir-EYE-oh-pee mus-KAR-ee
    Plant type:Groundcover, Perennial
    Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
    Sunset climate zones:2 - 10, 14 - 24
    Growth rate:Moderate
    Average landscape size:Grows 12 to 15 in. tall and wide.
    Special features:Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise
    Foliage color:Green
    Blooms:Summer
    Flower color:Blue
    Companion PlantsHosta (Hosta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica)
  • Care
    Care Information
    Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
    Light Needs:
    <strong>Partial Sun / Partial Shade</strong>: These two terms are often used interchangeably to mean 3-6 (or 4-6) hours of sunlight each day. However, there is a difference. <strong>Partial shade</strong> typically means the plants will appreciate a more gentle exposure such as the weaker morning or early afternoon sun, with the emphasis on providing the minimum needed shade and sheltering from intense late afternoon sun. <strong>Partial sun</strong> typically means the plants <u>need</u> some direct sun, so the emphasis is on meeting the required minimum hours of sunlight, with filtered sunlight or shade the balance of the day. Both are best with shelter from the harshest late afternoon sun. This shade could be provided by a structure, a wall, larger plants or tree(s).
    Partial sun
    Watering Needs:
    Water needs: Moderate
    Water regularly in extreme heat. Tolerant of dry conditions once established.