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Liriope (Lilyturf)

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Liriope (Lilyturf)

Ground cover

Liriope muscari

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 5–10
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • pH 5.5–7.5
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  • Overview

    Tough as nails and beautiful year-round, liriope forms dense clumps of grass-like foliage topped with purple or white flower spikes in late summer. This evergreen ground cover thrives in challenging conditions where other plants fail, making it perfect for slopes, under trees, and low-maintenance landscapes. Its neat, fountain-like growth habit provides structure and texture to any garden.

  • Planting

    Plant divisions in spring or fall. Seeds require stratification and are slow to establish.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 5.5–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 21-30.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Scale insects, snails, slugs (minor issues). Common diseases: Crown rot in poorly drained soils, anthracnose (rare).