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Big Blue Liriope (#1)
Big Blue Liriope (#1)
$18.00
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73 in stock
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Choose Big Blue Liriope for tidy edging and dependable groundcover in shaded beds. It gives a cleaner line than many flowering perennials, but the tradeoff is modest bloom color and foliage that may need a spring trim after winter.
Buy This If
- You want a clean evergreen-like edge.
- You need groundcover in shade.
- Deer pressure is a concern.
Skip This If
- You want a showy flower bed.
- The soil stays soggy.
- You need height or screening.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives beds a neat finished edge, but it is more texture plant than focal point. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It fills in at a useful pace without usually becoming hard to manage. |
| Maintenance | A- | It needs little routine care beyond cleaning up winter-worn foliage in spring. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its compact clumping habit works well along walks, foundations, and tight bed edges. |
| Screening Value | F | It stays too low to block views, utilities, or neighbors. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Big Blue Liriope where the customer wants a neat edge more than a flower show. Plant in groups or a line; single plants can look unfinished for a while.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-10a |
| Spacing | 1 ft |
| Sun | Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to moist |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, grass-like, arching |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it spread aggressively?
No, it spreads gradually and is usually easy to keep in bounds.
Should I cut it back?
Yes, trim tired foliage in early spring before fresh growth pushes.
Will deer eat it?
It has good deer resistance and is a sensible pick for deer-visited yards.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41007
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