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    • Photo of Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' flower by Jane Unger

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    Buy Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Big Blue Lily Turf

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 12"-15"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-11

    4" | $12

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    Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' plant details

    Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' is a moderate-growing evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 muscari 'Big Blue'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lilyturf is a fabulous, low-maintenance groundcover which can thrive in even the most challenging sites. This pretty perennial can tolerate a wide range of conditions from full sun to shade, clay to sand, and wet or dry sites. The late-summer spikes of lavender-violet blooms contrast beautifully with the deep green, curving foliage. Absolutely beautiful when planted en masse and provides excellent erosion control. Liriope dies back as a perennial in cooler climates and stays evergreen in warmer southern climates. The genus honors Liriope, a woodland nymph and the mother of Narcissus. S-Sh/W-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Easily grown and evergreen in milder winter areas, this deep green Mondo Grass creates a thick, weed resistant ground cover of grassy foliage mounding 1-2’ tall. Lavender flowers Aug>Sept are followed by blackish shining berries. Can be mowed occasionally. AM sun to part shade, most soils, moderate water. Deer/critter resistant.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Zn 5. Lilac flowers. Evergreen tufted habit.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Clumps of arching foliage with blue flower spikes toward fall, followed by clusters of black berries in winter.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    Evergreen grass-like plant with nice green shiny foliage and lovely lavender hyacinth-like spikes of flowers in summer. Perfect in mass plantings under trees or in narrow beds and borders. Great in containers. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    Liriope muscari big blue has long narrow all green leaves on a mounding plant 12-15" tall producing deep blue flowers in mid to late summer..good for ground cover...likes part shade

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    This group gets its name from greek, leiron, which means lily or in gree mythology, after liriope, a fountain nymph & mother of narcissus. These plants as a group are very adaptable to a wide range of exposures, soil conditions, and climates. They can tolerate excess moisture or severe drought and many adverse situations where nothing else would survive. Considering these attributes along with their diversity of textures, growth habits, colors, and extremely low maintenance requirements, there is little wonder that liriope is one of the most popular groundcovers on the planet. Native to Japan, China.

    By: Tidwell Nurseries

    Gardening facts about Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' plant

    How to Grow Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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