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Liriope spicata 'Hakuryu'

Also Known As

  • Liriope 'Pamela Harper'
  • Pamela Harper Lily Turf

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 3"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Liriope spicata 'Hakuryu' plant details

Liriope spicata 'Hakuryu' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, 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 spicata 'Hakuryu'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liriope spicata 'Hakuryu'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We don't know if this plant was found by Pamela, but it was named for her. The 3-4" tall green plant has creamy white stripes through the foliage. We have a patch that has very slowly spread to 2' after 5-6 years. Seems to grow well in the cooler Northwest whereas many liriopes will sulk.

Gardening facts about Liriope spicata 'Hakuryu' plant

How to Grow Liriope spicata 'Hakuryu'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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