Liriope 'Royal Purple'
Liriope 'Royal Purple' 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.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil; adaptable to a range of conditions
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant
Native Status
This plant is native to East Asia and is not native to North America but is widely used in landscapes for its toughness and versatility.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts native bees and bumblebees which forage for nectar from the late summer flower spikes.
Butterflies
- Draws in small butterflies such as skippers that visit the blooms for nectar during the late season.
Birds
- Produces dark berries in fall that can be visited by birds seeking a seasonal food source.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart for mass planting or edging applications where a continuous groundcover effect is desired.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for borders, pathways, slopes, and foundation plantings where it provides year round structure and suppresses weeds.
Companion Plants
- Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' (Bigleaf Hydrangea) - Adds larger seasonal blooms above the low grassy texture.
- Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass) - Provides soft cascading foliage that contrasts with the upright form.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Brings warm toned foliage that complements the deep green leaves.
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Offers arching fronds and seasonal color in shaded plantings.
- Hosta 'Patriot' (Plantain Lily) - Introduces bold variegated foliage for contrast in part shade areas.