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Liriope 'Big Blue' (1 Gallon)

Liriope 'Big Blue' (1 Gallon)

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💜 Big Blue Liriope (Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’)
A steadfast border, a burst of blooms—loyal, lovely, and full of Southern charm.

Big Blue Liriope is the kind of plant that knows how to pull its weight. With deep green, arching leaves and cheerful spikes of purple flowers, it’s a reliable friend in the garden—always tidy, always working, and always adding a little polish to the edges. It’s what you plant when you want a yard that feels cared for and complete, without ever needing to fuss or fret.

This is the quiet worker bee of the flower bed—the one your granddad swore by and your mama lined the front walkway with. It’s the plant that ties everything together, season after season.


🌿 Tried, True, and Tough as They Come
Liriope has been a Southern staple for generations, and ‘Big Blue’ is the most beloved variety of them all. With bold color and sturdy texture, it thrives in sun or shade, in soil rich or lean. Whether planted as a groundcover, border, or stand-alone accent, it’s always well-behaved—and always beautiful.


💌 What It Represents
Big Blue Liriope speaks of steadfastness, loyalty, and beauty in the everyday. It’s not flashy, but it’s there for you year-round. Like an old friend or a favorite quilt, it brings comfort and continuity to the garden.


🌞 Where It Grows Best

  • Zones: 5–10

  • Sunlight: Full sun to full shade—this plant is flexible!

  • Soil: Well-drained, average soil. Handles clay better than most.

  • Size: Grows 12–18 inches tall and wide. Clumping and tidy.


🌱 How to Care for Big Blue:

  • Watering: Moderate water until established; drought-tolerant after that.

  • Fertilizer: A light feeding in early spring keeps it lush.

  • Pruning: Mow or cut back in late winter to encourage fresh growth.

  • Bonus: Deer resistant, erosion-controlling, and evergreen in milder winters.


🌸 Garden Companions:
Pairs perfectly with:

  • Hostas – For shade and contrast.

  • Daylilies – For sunny slopes and vibrant borders.

  • Coral Bells (Heuchera) – Adds color and texture play.

  • Ferns – Great for shaded woodland beds.

  • Azaleas or Camellias – Liriope makes a picture-perfect groundcover beneath them.


🏡 From Wright’s Market to Your Front Walk:
At Wright’s, we love a plant that stands the test of time. Big Blue Liriope is as much a part of Southern gardens as sweet tea and summer fireflies. It doesn’t steal the show—but it makes the show, tying your space together with grace, structure, and a pop of purple when you least expect it.

Simple. Beautiful. Dependable. That’s Big Blue.

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