Liriope 'Purple Explosion' (3 Gallon)

💜 Liriope ‘Purple Explosion’ (3 Gallon)
Bursting with color, steady as kin—this garden favorite brings grace to every edge.

Some plants quietly hold everything together—lining walkways, softening stone, and adding just the right amount of polish. But Liriope ‘Purple Explosion’ takes that to the next level. With lush, dark green foliage and extra showy spikes of deep purple blooms, this variety lives up to its name—putting on a late-summer display that feels like a backyard fireworks show, right at your feet.

Whether you’re edging a flower bed, filling in shady corners, or just wanting something you can count on year after year, this one’s as loyal as a lifelong friend.

🌿 A Southern Staple with a Colorful Twist
Purple Explosion is a standout among Liriope, with larger, more vibrant flower spikes than typical varieties. It’s a clumping, grass-like perennial that doesn’t mind a bit of sun or shade and thrives with hardly any fuss. It’s the plant your grandma would’ve planted for its good looks—and your uncle would’ve loved for how tough it is.

💌 What It Represents
This beauty speaks of steadfast joy, quiet strength, and the little bursts of color that brighten everyday life. It’s the kind of plant that makes a path feel like it’s going somewhere special—even if it’s just to the porch and back.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

• Zones: 5–10

• Sunlight: Full sun to full shade—this one’s not picky.

• Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerant of clay and sandy spots alike.

• Size: Grows 12–18 inches tall and wide. Neat, mounding habit.

🌱 How to Care for ‘Purple Explosion’

• Watering: Keep it lightly moist during the first season; it’s drought-tolerant after that.

• Pruning: Cut back to 2–3 inches in late winter to make room for fresh, spring growth.

• Fertilizer: A little springtime boost is all it needs.

• Bonus: Deer resistant, erosion controlling, and evergreen in the South.

🌸 Great Garden Companions:

• Hostas or Heuchera (Coral Bells) – Perfect for adding texture and color.

• Azaleas or Camellias – Liriope is a wonderful understory plant.

• Hydrangeas – Creates a layered, polished look in woodland gardens.

• Salvia or Coneflower – For a sunny contrast in mixed beds.

• Boxwoods – Tidy, evergreen partners for a classic border.

🏡 From Wright’s Market to Your Backyard Border:
At Wright’s, we love plants that carry both beauty and heart—and ‘Purple Explosion’ does both with grace. It’s strong, low-maintenance, and always ready to surprise you with those rich, royal blooms that pop up just when summer starts to soften into fall.

Line it along a path, tuck it under trees, or use it to frame your favorite flowers—it’s a plant that doesn’t just look good. It feels like home.