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Dwarf Liriope Arizona

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Dwarf Liriope Arizona

Don looks at 'Arizona', a new dwarf variety of liriope.

Plant details

Common name: Dwarf liriope

Botanic name: Liriope 'Arizona'

Description: Compact plant growing to 30cm (12") tall and 30cm (12") wide. It has dark green foliage and lilac-pink flowers, which form a ring around the plant.

Best climate: 'Arizona' will grow in all areas of Australia.

Best look:

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Good points:

attractive, grassy plant foliage has a sharp, architectural feel mauve-pink flowers a great low maintenance plant

Downside:

'Arizona' forms a clump with a tuft of leaves. It is not able to be readily divided up like other mondo grasses. Plants are grown from tissue cultured stock.

Care:

This plant will grow in full sun to part shade, and in all soil types.

Getting started:

'Arizona' is available at nurseries and garden centres. Expect to pay $8.50 for a 140mm (6") pot.

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