| Common Name: |
Big Blue Monkey Grass |
| Scientific Name: |
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Lily Turf, Lilyturf |
| Category: |
Grass |
| Habit: |
Perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Violet-purple |
| Bloom Shape: |
Flowers rise above the leaves |
| Bloom Season: |
Late summer |
| Fruit Description: |
Flowers give way to blackish berries which often persist into winter |
| Foliage Description: |
Features clumps of strap-like, arching, glossy, dark green leaves (to 1in. wide). Clumps slowly expand by short stolons |
| Height of Plant: |
1-2 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1-2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5 - 10 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Propagation: |
Division |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Richard Buggeln |
| Location: |
Japanese Garden |