Liriope muscari Variegated

Common Name:
Liriope Variegated

Description:
Liriope muscari ‘Variegated’ is a hardy, clumping evergreen perennial valued for its strappy, arching foliage edged in creamy white, creating year-round visual interest in the garden. This versatile plant produces dense tufts of variegated leaves that brighten shaded areas and contrast beautifully with darker green plantings. In late summer to autumn, it sends up upright spikes of small, violet-purple flowers that rise above the foliage, adding seasonal colour and attracting pollinators. Exceptionally well-suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in a wide range of soils and tolerates both dry shade and periods of drought once established. Ideal for borders, mass planting, underplanting trees, or edging pathways, it is low maintenance and benefits from occasional trimming to refresh growth. Its resilience and tidy growth habit make it a popular choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 30–45 cm
Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Full Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Violet-purple

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Perennial
Suitable for Borders
Suitable for Mass Planting
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic, though berries may cause mild discomfort if ingested in large quantities.

Companion Plants:
Hosta
Heuchera
Ferns
Ajuga
Carex