Big Blue Lilyturf
Liriope muscari
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–18" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, VA
Pollinators
bees, flies
Big blue lilyturf forms neat, grass-like clumps with arching evergreen foliage and spikes of purple flowers in late summer. This reliable groundcover maintains its appearance year-round and spreads slowly to form attractive borders or mass plantings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Big Blue Lilyturf is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 5 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The purple flower spikes attract bees and flies during summer blooming periods. The dense foliage provides shelter for small wildlife and insects.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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