Big Blue Liriope

The classic Southern border plant, often called monkey grass. Grass-like green foliage, lavender flower spikes in late summer, and tough enough to grow nearly anywhere. Perfect along walks, around trees, or as a low edging.

Mature size: 1 to 1.5 ft tall, clumping.

Light: Full sun to partial shade.

Water: Moderate. Very drought-tolerant once established.

Container: 4-inch pot. Buy multiples for borders. Roughly 18 to 24 plants per 10 linear feet of border.