This evergreen plant has clumping, almost grass like leaves and makes a stunning display when planted end masse. Does well in part sun and shade. Liriope muscari is tall with one inch wide blades of grass and tall flower spikkes, commonly blue or purple It clumps and does not spread by rhizomes. Beautiful creamy yellow stripes on the margins of the blades provide some brightness and uniqueness to this plant. (18 Plant Flat in 3.5" Pots) Liriope Spicata 'Silver Dragon' Monkey Grass/lilyturf Silver Variegated Spiked Foliage with Lavender Flowers, Vigorous Spreader 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 $59.98 $ 59 . This form of liriope aptly has the common name “variegated lilyturf.” Liriope is a clumping perennial grass that is extremely easy to care for. Use Variegated Liriope with its arching, grass-like foliage to add color to any planting. Creeping monkey grass is an evergreen perennial with arching, glossy green leaves that are 9” to 15” (23 – 28 cm) long and 0.25” (0.65 cm) wide. There are many cultivars available. Four types of the plant grow in North America: gigantea, muscari, spicate and exiliflora. Variegated monkey grass is Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’. Both plants form mounds of grass-like foliage. Liriope (Liriope muscari or Liriope spicata), also commonly known as lilyturf or monkey grass, is a type of popular landscaping plant that is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 5 to 10. There is also a variegated variety. Along a walkway, come in 1-1/2 feet for liriope, 1 foot for Aztec grass, and 6" to 8" for mondo grass. Liriope muscari is perfect for banks, beds and at the base of trees where roots will not permit grass to grow - an almost indestructible plant for stubborn areas. Moderate water. You can plant 2 one-gallon Aztec grass in one large hole - or place 3 in a fairly close triangle - if you want a fuller look sooner. Apr 27, 2020 - Explore Trhodes's board "Variegated liriope" on Pinterest. Jay Deputy, Department of Horticulture . Has a hardiness of -10-0 F(degreesFarenheit) Plan 1/ to 2/ apart. 4.5 out of 5 stars 3. Light lilac flower spikes rise above the boldly colored leaves in summer. Commonly known as Monkey Grass or Lilyturf, Liriope forms a dense green and yellow variegated groundcover with a grass-like appearance. However, Liriope is neither a lily nor a grass. Aztec Grass - 15 Live Plants - Variegated Liriope Ophiopogon Intermedius Argenteomarginatus Evergreen Ground Cover. FREE Shipping (18 Plant Flat in 3.5" Pots) Liriope Spicata 'Silver Dragon' Monkey Grass/lilyturf Silver Variegated Spiked Foliage with Lavender Flowers, Vigorous Spreader. Some varieties bloom in warm months with small purple flowers. An eye-catching grass-like perennial with green and silver variegated foliage. Liriope bears striking spikes of lavender flowers in summer and naturalizes in nearly any setting. Monkey grass (Liriope spicata) is a grass that is quite common in areas that are hilly or uneven because they fill in the area quite nicely.It comes in thick and is quite easy to grow. Tolerates a variety of light conditions: sun, partial shade and shade. Like Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, “clumping” monkey grass, Liriope muscari, has an evil twin: “spreading” monkey grass, Liriope spicata. S. everal varieties of Liriope species, a grass-like groundcover very similar in use and appearance to its close cousins the mondo grasses (Ophiopogon sp. Same goes for mondo grass. The most recognizable feature of this perennial is its tufts of vibrant yellow and dark green leaves. Liriope, the “Other” Mondo Grass . They differ in leaf color, size and flower color. Usually the foliage is dark green, but in some varieties it is variegated. In other words, you won't see runners popping up 2 feet away from the plant! . This Liriope grows well in part sun to full shade and is adaptable to a variety of soils as long as they are are not saturated. The previous inhabitants of my house were unaware of this when they used monkey grass to line the front lawn and backyard nature trail. The two look very similar but liriope is usually distinctly larger. It has deep green, variegated, or black foliage and ranges from 2 to 24 inches in height. These variegated forms tend to "lay down" in winter when it gets cold. Produces large amounts of lavender colored flower spikes throughout the summer, followed by dark colored berries. Liriope spicata, is lower, more drooping, with narrow grass blades of 1/4″ and low, flowers in white and lavender which are hidden by the blades of grass.
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