Name: Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' (Big Blue Liriope)

Average Landscape Size: 1–2 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide; clumping, grass-like habit

Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full sun; more flowers in partial shade

Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–10; evergreen year-round in our area

Fertilization & Pruning: Low maintenance; light fertilizer in spring, cut back in late winter if needed

Detailed Description: This Big Blue Liriope is absolutely fantastic for creating those perfect landscape borders with gorgeous purple flower spikes that rise above the foliage like little bottle brushes! That dense, grass-like foliage stays green year-round and creates beautiful, neat edges that never need mowing. Most homeowners love these at their compact 1–2 foot size, and they're perfect for mass plantings or edging walkways and beds. Those purple blooms in late summer are simply stunning and attract butterflies too! Here in our area, these are incredibly tough and reliable, handling our heat, occasional cold, and drought like absolute champions. This is your go-to plant for low-maintenance beauty that delivers year after year!

Created: September 18, 2025