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:
borders mass plantings
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.
