{"product_id":"liriope-royal-purple","title":"Liriope 'Royal Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiriope 'Royal Purple'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a durable evergreen groundcover with arching deep green foliage and upright spikes of rich purple flowers that appear in late summer. Its clean grassy texture and strong adaptability make it a reliable choice for edging, mass plantings, and filling difficult spaces where consistent structure is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to well drained soil; adaptable to a range of conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is native to East Asia and is not native to North America but is widely used in landscapes for its toughness and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native bees and bumblebees which forage for nectar from the late summer flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws in small butterflies such as skippers that visit the blooms for nectar during the late season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces dark berries in fall that can be visited by birds seeking a seasonal food source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart for mass planting or edging applications where a continuous groundcover effect is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders, pathways, slopes, and foundation plantings where it provides year round structure and suppresses weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' (Bigleaf Hydrangea)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds larger seasonal blooms above the low grassy texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides soft cascading foliage that contrasts with the upright form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings warm toned foliage that complements the deep green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers arching fronds and seasonal color in shaded plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Patriot' (Plantain Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Introduces bold variegated foliage for contrast in part shade areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45948318515361,"sku":"G LIRIOPE ROYAL PURPLE","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/royalpurp.jpg?v=1588250025","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/liriope-royal-purple","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}