A grass-like plant that blooms! Lirope is a unique, evergreen grassy perennial with wide, dark green, strappy leaves and a fountain-like habit. Delightful, lilac-purple flowers resembling grape hyacinths are displayed above the foliage in late summer.
'Big Blue' is a clump-forming selection. Use it in containers or in the landscape. One of the most prized characteristics of this plant is that it can hold its own in drier soils where there is active root competition.
Height:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Asian Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Salt Tolerant Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Blue Lily-turf can be grown in either sun or shade, though it prefers light shade and rich soil of dry to average moisture. This is an ideal plant for southern regions due to its extreme tolerance of heat, humidity, and drought. Insects and diseases do not seem to bother this plant either, so it is very low maintenance. In the spring, the foliage may be cut back or mowed down if it has discolored over the winter. A new flush of growth will quickly reappear.
Height:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
15.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color:
Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Asian Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Salt Tolerant Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Blue Lily-turf can be grown in either sun or shade, though it prefers light shade and rich soil of dry to average moisture. This is an ideal plant for southern regions due to its extreme tolerance of heat, humidity, and drought. Insects and diseases do not seem to bother this plant either, so it is very low maintenance. In the spring, the foliage may be cut back or mowed down if it has discolored over the winter. A new flush of growth will quickly reappear.
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