Lilyturf
Liriope muscari
Pronunciation: lir-EYE-oh-pee mus-KAR-ee
SKU #00965
| Description | This tough but showy evergreen groundcover has deep green, grass-like foliage arranged in slightly upright tufts. Spikes of purplish bell-shaped flowers resembling grape hyacinth appear in summer, followed by dark berry-like fruits. Great for edging pathways or as and a low border accent. Grows well underneath trees or between shrubs. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late Summer |
| Mature Size | Foliage clumps reach 10 to 16 in. tall, spreading slightly wider. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum); Bergenia (Bergenia); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hosta (Hosta); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care | Highly adaptable, but prefers well-drained, loamy sandy or clay soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; tolerates mild drought, when established. As a groundcover, cut back in spring with a sharp lawn mower blade to encourage a flush of new growth. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Summerwinds Nursery 1491 S. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014 -
Yamagami's Nursery 1361 S. De Anza Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014 -
Summerwinds Nursery 2460 S. Winchester Blvd
Campbell, CA 95008
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