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Liriope exiliflora 'Ariaka-janshige' (v)

An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to 30cm tall, forming dense clumps of linear, mid-green leaves with white margins. In late summer it produces spikes of small, purple flowers on maroon stems. A useful plant for dry shade

Synonyms

Liriope exiliflora 'Silvery Sunproof'

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained, Well–drained

pH

Acid, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full shade
Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or North–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Drought resistance

Yes

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Asparagaceae
Native to the UK: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Tufted
Genus: Liriope are evergreen herbaceous perennials forming compact clumps or spreading patches of arching, linear leaves and dense spikes or racemes of small globose flowers, followed by black berries
Name status: Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Drought tolerant once established

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Low Maintenance
Flower borders and beds
Garden edging
Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slug damage

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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