Liriope 'Emerald Goddess' (PP15471) is a clumping grass-like perennial used in borders and edging or as a groundcover. She is a fast-growing evergreen (in zones 8-11) with good cold and drought tolerance. Emerald Goddess thrives in zones 5-11 and has been rated as an above average performer and highly resistant to disease.

A relatively new Liriope that grows 18-24 inches tall in full sun through full shade, she has dark green foliage and produces lavender blooms that are stable from mid-June through early September, making her an excellent groundcover choice or an easy-care border and edging option.

'Emerald Goddess' can easily be confused with other Liriopes based only on appearance, the real differences come in her resistance. She has good resistance to crown-rot and other common fungal and bacterial plant pathogens that often plague other Liriopes. Her floral display has better intensity, height uniformity and duration than other Liriope varieties, and she also stays more upright and remains dark green during the winter months.

Emerald Goddess is not picky about soil and grows as well in soil that has clay or sand contents as it does in rich loam. Keep her moist the first year. Once established, she is drought tolerant, though she may need weekly watering in extremely hot weather or when planted in full sun.

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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.