Liriope muscari
Light: Partial to full shade in Phoenix; gentle morning sun is acceptable. Protect from afternoon sun and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate water; irrigate deeply when the upper 1–2 inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during extreme summer heat and establishment; avoid continuously soggy soil.
Soil: Well-drained soil amended with compost. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil but tolerates mildly alkaline conditions; avoid compacted soil and poor drainage.
Mature size: Generally 12–18 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide; some cultivars reach 24 inches tall.
Bloom: Typically summer through early fall; flowering may be reduced in deep shade or extreme heat.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in Phoenix, though frost or summer stress may damage foliage.
Growth rate: Moderate; slower under extreme heat, deep shade, or limited irrigation.