Liriope Grass

• Scientific Name: Liriope muscari
• Garden: Lawn Alternatives Garden
• Plant Type: Ground Cover
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
• Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun or Part Shade
• Moisture Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained

Plant Information

Culture Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of light conditions and soils. Will grow in close to full shade but will produce more elongated foliage and spread more slowly. Also has good tolerance for heat, humidity and drought. Cut foliage to the ground (mow large plots on high mower setting) in late winter to early spring in preparation for new growth. Noteworthy Characteristics Liriope muscari, commonly called lilyturf or blue lily turf, is a tufted, tuberous-rooted, grass-like perennial which typically grows 12-18" tall and features clumps of strap-like, arching, glossy, dark green leaves (to 1" wide). Clumps slowly expand by short stolons, but do not spread aggressively like Liriope spicata. Erect, showy flower spikes with tiered whorls of dense, violet-purple flowers rise above the leaves in late summer. Flowers give way to blackish berries which often persist into winter. Common name of lily turf acknowledges the plant's turf-like growing habit. It is not a grass and was previously place in the lily family but is now placed in the asparagus family. Another common name is border grass. Problems No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for slugs and snails. Leaf rot and crown rot may occur. Bloom Time: August to September Bloom Description: Lavender Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Drought, Erosion, Air Pollution

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