An eye-catching grass-like perennial with green and silver variegated foliage. A tough and easy to grow edging for pathways and borders. Adds texture and color contrast in mixed beds or containers. Plant en masse for great effect.
LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 15 inches tall and wide, spreading by rhizomes.
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Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Problems/Solutions
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Habit
Clumping
Flower Attributes
Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use
Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover
Design Ideas
Liriopes are exceptional small perennials that adapt to a wide range of uses due to their clumping form. Line them up for a solid fine textured edging at the back of lawn or along a sidewalk or flagstone path. Use in a mass for shady groundcover to enhance its silvery looks in dappled light as it is traditionally used in the Asian garden. A great choice for the edges of natural rock edged pools and waterfalls to cover up utilities, gaps in the rock work and unsightly mortar. A very nice container plants for modern and contemporary gardens when paired with just the right pot.
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Takes mild drought, when established. Needs little care. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Lore
In China, these plants are known as "book tape herb" and grown in every scholar's garden to use as book marks when paper was a once a very rare commodity.
Liriopes are exceptional small perennials that adapt to a wide range of uses due to their clumping form. Line them up for a solid fine textured edging at the back of lawn or along a sidewalk or flagstone path. Use in a mass for shady groundcover to enhance its silvery looks in dappled light as it is traditionally used in the Asian garden. A great choice for the edges of natural rock edged pools and waterfalls to cover up utilities, gaps in the rock work and unsightly mortar. A very nice container plants for modern and contemporary gardens when paired with just the right pot.
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Takes mild drought, when established. Needs little care. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
In China, these plants are known as "book tape herb" and grown in every scholar's garden to use as book marks when paper was a once a very rare commodity.
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This plant is not available to purchase online.
We no longer grow this plant. For replacement suggestions, check out the plants “You May Also Like” below.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our My Plantfinder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our My Plantfinder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
Buy Online
This plant is not available to purchase online.
We no longer grow this plant. For replacement suggestions, check out the plants “You May Also Like” below.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.