An impressive, arching Liriope with olive foliage trimmed in lemony gold, Liriope m. Gold Band is one of the most vivid and distinctive variegated Border Grasses. The 3/4 inch wide foliage is a perfect citrus backdrop for lilac-lavender flower spikes that emerge in late summer through autumn.

Also popular for its eggplant berries that follow the flowers, (a trait the birds love), Gold Band is one of our most highly sought after perennials because it offers constant color and texture all season. While most Liriope are used in mass or as edging, Gold Band also makes an excellent specimen plant.

Gold Band loves full to partial shade in southern zones and does needs some sun for best flowering. Gold Band grows well in any adequately drained soil; its preference is humus-rich soil that has been properly amended.

With its incredible punch of variegated color and lovely grape-hyacinth like flowers, followed by deep purple berries, no matter how you choose to use this Liriope, you will not be disappointed.

Things to Note
If planting in zone 5, be sure to check with your local extension to confirm winter hardiness in your area.

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Gardener Tips
As an accent piece in a rock garden, consider pairing Gold Band with Lemon Ball Stonecrop for a perfect pairing of colors. The bright golden color of Lemon Ball plays beautifully off the citrusy yellow border of Gold Band.

If you live in Zones 9-11, you'll want to keep Gold Band in partial to full shade for best results. In all other zones, growing this plant in heavy shade is possible, but its flower stems will be more elongated and it'll take longer to spread.

Specifications:

No unusual shipping concerns for this plant.

In northern zones where winter snow will crush the foliage, consider shearing (or mowing on high) in late fall or very early spring to avoid a period of ratty-looking dead foliage in the spring that can impede new spring growth.

Shearing in southern zones is optional, you may elect to do it just to maintain the most attractive appearance.This plant can be susceptible to Anthracnose, especially in southern zones. If it develops brown spots in winter, cut the foliage back (to the ground is OK) in early spring.