Liriope, Lilyturf
Liriope muscari
Perennials
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Liriope muscari Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Liriope muscari |
| Common Name: | lilyturf |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, groundcovers, beds & borders |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | spreading, curved |
| Height: | 1 foot |
| Spread: | spreading |
| Foliage: | dark green, grass-like blades |
| Flower: | flowers in purple or white spikes |
| Bloom Period: | Spring |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | partial shade - light shade |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 6 - 10 |
| Native Range: | Southeast Asia |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | prune old leaves in spring to encourage new foliage moderate growth rate propagation by division |
| Pests & Pathology: | watch for slugs |
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