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Liriope graminifolia 'Porcupine'

Also Known As

  • Liriope sp. 'Porcupine'
  • Porcupine Lilyturf

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 8"-10"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Liriope graminifolia 'Porcupine' plant details

Liriope graminifolia 'Porcupine' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liriope graminifolia 'Porcupine'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, edging plant, rare, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liriope graminifolia 'Porcupine'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare and cute selection was introduced by Plant Delights Nursery…narrow, evergreen leaves stick up like slender green quills to about 8-10". Tall thin spikes of lilac flowers in September are well above the foliage. More of a clumper than a spreader. Architectural little dude for sun to part shade (happier in part shade)…most soils, avg water.

Gardening facts about Liriope graminifolia 'Porcupine' plant

How to Grow Liriope graminifolia 'Porcupine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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