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(Liriope muscari)
Sun to Part Shade
Attractive perennial forms a loose clump of narrow, arching green leaves striped with creamy white. Blooms for weeks in late Summer and Fall, erect spikes of thickly clustered, small violet flowers appear above the leaves. Perfect for slopes, banks, beds, borders, ground cover, edging, patio, containers, lining driveways, and sidewalks. See Specifications below. Shop the Variegated Liriope for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.


| Item |
Description |
| Other Names |
Blue Lily Turf (Variegated), and Monkey Grass (Variegated). |
| Special Features | Low maintenance, deer, rabbit resistant, heat, humidity and drought tolerant (once established), and virtually disease and pest free. |
| Category | Evergreen tuberous perennial |
| Hardiness Zones | 5-10 See Hardiness Zone Map below. |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun | Sun – Part Sun |
| Height | 1-2Ft. |
| Width | 1-2Ft. |
| Planting-General | Align top edge of the root ball is slightly above ground level to allow for settling. Likes moist but well drained soil, and clay, loam, or sand soil. Likes acid, or neutral soil pH level. Mulch to prevent soil from drying out or getting too hot. |
| Planting-Spacing | Plant 12 to 18" apart between each plant, center to center. |
| Watering | Regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep roots. If planted in Fall, or Winter, water once every week or two. Planted in growing season, water every day or two for 3 or 4 months. If hot dray spell, water everyday for the first 3 to 4 months. More often in extreme heat or containers. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock. |
| Fertilizing | Fertilize in late Winter, or early Spring. Keep roots cool with thick layer of mulch to retain moisture during heat of Summer and colder months of Winter. |
| Pruning | Not applicable. |
| Deer | Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent. |
| Flowers | Striking spikes of violet flowers in Summer. |

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