Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Lilyturf 'Variegata'
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. 'Variegata' produces striking variegated leaves, mid-green in colour with cream stripes, slightly wider than other Liriope. It sports spikes of purple flowers which appear in late summer/autumn.
Contributed by @leisel
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Lilyturf 'Variegata'
Latin name
Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
type
Tuberous Perennial
family
Asparagaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
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. 'Variegata' produces striking variegated leaves, mid-green in colour with cream stripes, slightly wider than other Liriope. It sports spikes of purple flowers which appear in late summer/autumn.
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