Grasses
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Big Blue lilyturf
Tufts of arching green leaves support lavender-blue flower spikes in summer, followed by glossy dark berries. This grass-like perennial makes a tidy edging or leafy groundcover under shrubs and along walks. Water regularly during establishment; older clumps tolerate some dryness and benefit from an early-spring cleanup.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 12–15 in. tall × 12–15 in. wide
- Water
- Moist, not soggy
- Hardiness
- USDA 5–11
- Bloom
- Summer.
Sizes & prices
- #1$10.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Generally resistant; not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Tolerates mild drought once established.
- Wet soil
- Avoid soggy soil.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Seasonal interest
- Habit
- Clumping; foliage persists in mild winters.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Average, well-drained soil.
- Pruning
- Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge.
- Division
- Divide crowded clumps in early spring.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: F. D. Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.