Liriope 'Variegata' is a low growing grass like perennial prized for its bright green leaves edged in creamy yellow and spikes of violet purple flowers in late summer. Its dense arching form and colorful foliage provide year round texture.
Height & Spread: 12 - 15 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to full shade
Soil Preference: Well drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates clay and drought once established
Watering Needs: Low to moderate
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
Cultivar of Liriope muscari, which is native to East Asia. Widely cultivated as a landscape plant.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Its late blooming flowers provide a nectar source for bees such as bumblebees and small carpenter bees when few other plants are in flower.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart for edging, ground cover, or grouping in mass plantings.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for borders, along walkways, in containers, and as a low maintenance lawn alternative in shady spots.
Companion Plants
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Provides soft, copper tinged fronds to blend with Liriope’s foliage.
- Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' - Adds ground hugging color contrast and weed suppression.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' - Brings plume like summer blooms that rise above the foliage layer.
- Heuchera 'Obsidian' - Offers dark foliage contrast and thrives in similar shade conditions.
- Hosta 'Patriot' - Mirrors variegation while adding bolder leaf texture.