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Growing guide

How to grow liriope

Liriope comes in to its own in the early autumn when it produces flower spikes with small, long-lasting purple or white flowers. It is an undemanding, evergreen perennial with grass-like leaves for the front of dry, shady borders.

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Quick facts

  • Tough, hardy perennial
  • Evergreen leaves for all year round interest
  • Purple or white autumn flowers  
  • Good for ground cover
  • Easy to grow in dappled shade
  • Needs some sun to flower well 
  • Suitable for most soils, including dryer spots
  • Rabbits do not eat this plant

All you need to know

Before you get started
Planting
Ongoing care
Pruning and training
Propagating
Problems
While we think all this information will be helpful to you, we always recommend to read the instruction labels on your plants.

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