Aztec Grass
Liriope muscari 'Aztec Grass'
Partial sun
Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | lir-EYE-oh-pee mus-KAR-ee |
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Lore | In China, these plants are known as "book tape herb" and grown in every scholar's garden to use as book marks when paper was a once a very rare commodity. |
Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 15 inches tall and wide, spreading by rhizomes. |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Design Ideas | Liriopes are exceptional small perennials that adapt to a wide range of uses due to their clumping form. Line them up for a solid fine textured edging at the back of lawn or along a sidewalk or flagstone path. Use in a mass for shady groundcover to enhance its silvery looks in dappled light as it is traditionally used in the Asian garden. A great choice for the edges of natural rock edged pools and waterfalls to cover up utilities, gaps in the rock work and unsightly mortar. A very nice container plants for modern and contemporary gardens when paired with just the right pot. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Purple |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Poolside, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
Light Needs | Partial sun |
Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established. |
Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Takes mild drought, when established. Needs little care. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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