Liriope Lilyturf 'Big Blue' | Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’
Plant Facts:
Big Blue Lilyturf, one of the varieties known as monkey grass, is an ornamental, grass-like plant with smooth, dark green, ribbon-like leaves. It grows 1 – 2 feet both tall and wide, arching up and out from center mounds. In late summer and into the fall, small purple-blue flowers climb tall spikes that rise above the grass. This plant is long-blooming, with flower spikes typically lasting up to two months. After the flowers fade, showy black berries replace them along the spikes. This cascading grass is wonderful as a border and works well to define a path or edge a space. It can also be used as a groundcover along fence lines, on slopes, or in areas that can be difficult to mow or that need some additional erosion control. It also looks great as a filler in containers and beds.
Big Blue Lilyturf is native to Japan, Taiwan, and China. It is a great choice as a groundcover around the landscape because it is so easy to care for. Although rhizomatous, this variety is not fast to creep or spread. This plant has a light, sweet scent and attracts bees and butterflies. The berries also attract birds. Its berries and leaves are considered nontoxic to mildly toxic; it causes upset stomach and GI discomfort if ingested, but has no dermatological effect when touched. This trait helps it repel just about all wildlife that would damage it, keeping it looking good all year. It can also be trimmed back and fed a slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote new growth and keep the plant looking its best.
Big Blue Lilyturf is very low maintenance perennial. It grows well in a variety of soils, including clay, sandy, or even shallow or rocky soils. It has average water needs and prefers well-drained, neutral or slightly acidic soils. It grows best in full or partial sun but also does well in about any level of sunlight. It grows in zones 5 – 10 and is tolerant of drought, heat, salt, humidity, light foot traffic, pollution, and full shade. It also is resistant against deer, rabbits, pests, and diseases. It is a great beginner’s plant because of its easygoing, hardy nature. This plant serves a variety of purposes and is both useful and beautiful as an accent or groundcover across the landscape.
Ordering:
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Plant Highlights
- Growing Zone: 5 – 10
- Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
- Botanical Name: Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Flower Color: Purple-Blue
- Flower Fragrance: Light, Sweet Scent
- Fall Color: Dark Green with black berries
- Type: Perennial
- Mature Height: 1 – 2 feet
- Mature Width: 1 – 2 feet
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Soil Needs: Widely Adaptable
- Water Needs: Average
- Pruning Needs: Trim in early spring
- Awards:
- Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however, receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden to enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.
