Liriope
Uses:
- Shaded Borders
- Groundcover Under Trees
- Erosion Control
- Container Gardens
Features:
- Grass-Like Evergreen Foliage
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
- Low Maintenance & Adaptable
Sunlight:
- Full Shade to Full Sun
- Can Live in Most Sunlight Conditions
Growing Zones:
- 4-11
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Liriope, commonly known as lilyturf, is an evergreen perennial that adapts to a variety of sites including clay, sand, and deep shade. It also tolerates heat, humidity, drought, and salt. The grass-like foliage stays less than 18 inches high and makes an attractive ground cover. It sends up bloom spikes in summer holding clusters of purple or white flowers that transition to dark berries. One of the species, Liriope spicata spreads quickly by rhizomes and can be used as a turf alternative.
About Liriope
Genus
Liriope; Lour.
Species
Liriope muscari, Liriope spicata, Liriope gigantea, Liriope minor
Family
Asparagaceae
Common Names:
Border Grass, Lilyturf
Native To:
China, Taiwan, and Japan
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Evergreen
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4-10
Flower Color:
Purple
Flower Bloom Time:
Late summer
Growth Habit:
Clumping
Attracts:
Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds
Tolerates
Heat, frost
Resists:
Pests, Disease