variegated liriope plant
The variegated liriope plant is a showstopper in any New Zealand garden, prized for its eye-catching foliage and easy-care nature. With its elegant, grass-like leaves edged or streaked with creamy white, gold, or silver, this versatile perennial adds texture and colour to garden beds, borders, and shaded areas. Gardeners love the variegated liriope plant not only for its striking appearance but also for its adaptability, drought tolerance, and robust growth. Whether you’re looking to brighten up a shady corner or need low-maintenance groundcover, variegated liriope is a top choice that delivers year-round interest and beautiful blooms in late summer.
Liriope 'Silver Ribbon' (Variegated Liriope)
Liriope 'Silver Ribbon', commonly known as Variegated Lilyturf, produces arching, green leaves with a silver overtone, and striped with cream. Short stems rise above the foliage in summer to bear showy, lilac-purple flowers. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade. Liriope Silver Ribbon is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, adding to a mixed planting, including in borders, or for planting around outdoor living areas.
Liriope 'Gold Banded' (Variegated Liriope)
Liriope 'Gold Banded' produces green leaves edged with gold, and masses of lavender coloured flowers in summer. This herbaceous perennial grows as a tidy clump to about 35 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when positioned in full sun or partial shade. Liriope 'Gold Banded' is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, adding to a mixed planting, including in borders, or for planting around outdoor living areas.
