Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Variegated Lily Turf), an evergreen tuberous perennial with slender, arching, green leaves with creamy white stripes, is mostly cultivated for its lovely foliage. Erect spikes of tiny violet flowers that are densely grouped and bloom for weeks in late summer and fall can be seen above the foliage. Their Latin name, Muscari, comes from their resemblance to grape hyacinth. Lily Turf is a popular, attractive plant that is hardy and compact. It looks especially good when it is planted beside rivers that have undulations in them. You can also use liriope muscari in place of lawn grass.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Fall |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
12"-15" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy, Variegated |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Liriope Variegata (Lilyturf) | Liriope muscari 'Variegata' || Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Variegated Lily Turf), an evergreen tuberous perennial with slender, arching, green leaves with creamy white stripes, is mostly cultivated for its lovely foliage. Erect spikes of tiny violet flowers that are densely grouped and bloom for weeks in late summer and fall can be seen above the foliage. Their Latin name, Muscari, comes from their resemblance to grape hyacinth. Lily Turf is a popular, attractive plant that is hardy and compact. It looks especially good when it is planted beside rivers that have undulations in them. You can also use liriope muscari in place of lawn grass.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy, Variegated,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
