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.