Liriope muscari syn. Liriope platyphylla, Ophiopogon graminifolius

Lilyturf

Liriope muscari is a perennial which has grass-like, evergreen foliage and lilac-purple flowers which produce single-seeded berries in the autumn. It is commonly used in mass plantings as groundcover or as erosion control on sloping ground and is used in temperate climates as a border plant.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Lilyturf

Latin name

Liriope muscari syn. Liriope platyphylla, Ophiopogon graminifolius

type

Tuberous Perennial

family

Asparagaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Lilyturf is 0.45meters x 0.30meters

0.45 M 0.30 M

Liriope muscari syn. Liriope platyphylla, Ophiopogon graminifolius

Propagation by division.

From Late Winter TO Late Winter

Lilyturf is best propagated by divisiding the root mass. The best time to do this is during the dormant season before the onset of new growth.

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant in moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Lilyturf can tolerate drought once established. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas

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