Liriope Big Blue

Big Blue Liriope is a dependable evergreen edging plant with dense clumps of arching dark-green foliage and lavender-purple flower spikes. Often called monkey grass or Big Blue Lilyturf, it brings year-round texture to borders, walkways, foundation beds, and shaded spaces beneath trees. It handles heat, humidity, and established dry periods well in South Carolina gardens. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
• Light: Full sun to shade; flowering is strongest with some sun
• USDA zones: 5-10
• Mature size: 12-18 in tall x 12-18 in wide
• Foliage: Evergreen, narrow, arching dark-green leaves
• Flower color: Lavender-purple spikes followed by shiny black berries
• Bloom season: Late summer to early fall
• Water: Moderate during establishment; low supplemental water once established
• Growth habit: Dense clumping perennial
• Landscape uses: Edging, groundcover, walkway border, foundation planting, woodland garden, container, and lawn alternative
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant, not deer-proof

South Carolina garden note: Cut old foliage back before new spring growth begins to keep this classic Zone 8b border plant looking fresh.