Liriope - Spicata

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Liriope - Spicata

The Liriope, 'Spicata', also known as Lirope, is an almost indestructible plant for stubborn areas. An excellent groundcover and accent grass. Liriope gracefully fills those spots where nothing else will grow. This Lirope has 3/4" wide grass-like dark green leaves, up to 24" long. Large, pale lavender flower spikes bloom in late summer, rising above arching, evergreen tufts of grassy foliage. ... more info

 

Lamium - White Nancy Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 12-24", Lamium 'White Nancy' blooms from May to July. 'White Nancy' will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. 'White Nancy' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. The Lamium 'White Nancy', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, variegated silvery-white leaves with greenish margins. The short spiked white flowers make it a wonderful ground cover.

Liriope - Spicata