liriope varieties
Looking for the best liriope varieties to transform your New Zealand garden? Liriope is a versatile, evergreen groundcover valued for its lush foliage and charming summer flowers. With an impressive range of cultivars, liriope adapts effortlessly to a variety of growing conditions, from formal garden borders to lush, understorey plantings beneath trees. If you’re searching for hardy, low-maintenance options that offer striking textures and colours throughout the year, exploring the world of liriope varieties is a rewarding choice. Whether you prefer bold stripes, elegant variegation, or classic green tones, this guide will help you discover beautiful selections for your landscape.
Liriope spicata (Creeping Lilyturf)
Liriope spicata, commonly known as Creeping Lily Turf, grows as a clump and produces arching, strap-like, dark green leaves. Short stems carrying masses of tiny, pale lavender-white flowers emerge amidst the foliage during summer. It typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same wide, but will spread to colonise a much larger area over time.
From $17.95
Liriope 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot'
Liriope 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot', commonly known as Purple Liriope or Lilyturf, grows as a clump and produces strap-like, golden-yellow leaves up to 20 cm long. Stems rise above the foliage through summer and autumn, bearing masses of light purple flowers.
From $14.50
