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Liriope

Liriope is the strappy plant landscapers rely on for the hard spots: dry shade under trees, narrow beds beside paths and long borders that need to look the same all year. It forms neat evergreen clumps and sends up spikes of purple, white or pink flowers in late summer. This range runs from compact 30cm edging forms to Evergreen Giant at 60cm, with variegated selections for contrast. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.

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How to choose a liriope

Height and leaf colour are the two decisions. Evergreen Giant is the tallest at about 60cm, with broad dark leaves, and is the standard for mass planting and for filling under trees. Just Right, Royal Purple and Amethyst hold a tidy 40cm and flower heavily, which suits path edges. Big Blue is a compact classic with violet spikes. For flower colour beyond purple, Monroe White carries white spikes and Samantha pink. Stripey White has cream striped leaves that lift a shaded bed, and Okina opens its new growth almost white before greening. All are forms of Liriope muscari, also called lilyturf.

Where liriope works

Liriope grows in full sun to full shade, which few border plants manage, and it copes with root competition under established trees. It is used to edge paths and driveways, to bind slopes, around pool surrounds and in large drifts through commercial landscapes. It tolerates humidity, dry spells and light frost. You will find more plants of this habit in grasses and strappy leaf plants, and more answers for dark corners in plants for partial shade.

Planting and spacing

For a continuous border, plant compact forms 25cm to 30cm apart and Evergreen Giant 40cm to 50cm apart. At those spacings the clumps meet in about two seasons. Loosen the soil, add compost, plant at the same depth as the pot and mulch. Water weekly through the first summer.

Care basics

Liriope needs very little. Cut the whole clump back to about 5cm in late winter every year or two and it returns fresh in spring. Feed with a slow release fertiliser after the trim. Clumps can be lifted and divided in autumn to extend a border for nothing. Our guide to growing liriope has more.

Common questions

Does liriope grow in full shade?

Yes. It is one of the most dependable plants for shade, including dry shade under trees. Flowering is heavier with some sun.

How far apart do I plant liriope?

Plant 25cm to 30cm apart for compact varieties and 40cm to 50cm apart for Evergreen Giant.

Is liriope the same as mondo grass?

No. They look alike, but liriope is taller, has broader leaves and carries its flower spikes above the foliage. Mondo grass is finer and lower.

Does liriope spread?

Liriope muscari forms clumps that widen slowly. It does not run through a garden bed.