Don’t Forget To Fill Your Bird Feeder

Last summer I installed a bird feeder in my garden with the hope that the birds would eat the bugs that munch on my plants. I’m not really sure if the birds are eating the bugs. They are, however, eating a ton of bird seed. My husband and I decided to keep the feeder going throughout the winter. Here’s a shot of a male Cardinal taking a short break from his feeding frenzy.

Plant Profile: Liriope Muscari Variegata

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Botanical Name: Liriope Muscari Variegata
Common Name: Lily Turf
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Full Shade
Special Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Zone: 5-10
Growth Rate: Average
Height X Spread: 12" H x 18" W
Bloom Time: August - September
Bloom Description: Purple stems with spikes of violet flowers. Dark purple berries in autumn.
Foliage Description: Dense clumps of linear dark green leaves edged with white.
Soil: Well drained, average to acidic soil
Water: Regular
Tidy: Shear in early spring
Fertilizer: All Purpose
Fertilizing cycle: Early Spring and Mid Summer
Divide: In spring
Propagation: Spreads naturally by rhizomes. In spring, sow seed in containers outdoors or divide plants.
Pests & Diseases: Anthracnose, leaf spot, root rot, and slugs

Notes: Liriope is an easy to grow, low maintenance plant that works well as an edging plant or ground cover. It tolerates a wide range of light and soil conditions and also tolerates heat, humidity and drought making it a great choice for any garden.