Do you remember the rock candy that was sold at fairs on long lollipop sticks? Ingwersen, with her lilac-purple flower spikes looks just like those tasty treats making her a feast for the eyes when in bloom.

Her clumping, arching emerald foliage offers a hardy evergreen 1/2 inch wide blade that seems to bow in the breeze. She blooms profusely in mid-late summer and then yields bright purple berries (a treat for the birds) in autumn.

Willing to tolerate full sun and drought, her ideal scenario is part shade to full shade in well-drained soil. Of all the Liriopes, if what you are after is a show-stopper, this is the one to choose. With her low-maintenance disposition, rich green color and scads of flowers and berries, she is a stunning floral display whether used in mass plantings or simply as a border.

Interesting Facts
This variety is one of the most popular Liriopes in Europe, yet is virtually unknown in the US.

Gardener Tips
Experimenting with Ingwersen can be a great deal of fun as she looks good in so many applications. We're particular fond of pairing her with a Stonecrop like 'Weihenstephaner Gold Stonecrop' and the elegant Kwanso Daylily because their rust and pumpkin shades seem to offset Ingwersen in a magical way.

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.