Liriope 

Variegated shown above

Liriope is a perennial known for its evergreen, grass-like leaves.  The lavender to blue flower spikes and bluish black berries that follow add interest. It makes an attractive small-area ground cover and is also used for edging.  Try it also on slopes, around pools, dry steam beds and rock gardens. Liriope is also known as lilyturf.

Mature size:  24 inches with large, arching leaves.

Clump-forming and non-invasive, it is an elegant ground cover in areas where it is hardy.

Zones 5-10

We have both the green and the variegated types.

Culture:
Liriope will grow in sun or shade although it performs best in light shade.  Not a good choice for full sun in the south during summer. Plant in  fertile, well-drained, moist soil enriched with a good amount of organic
matter. It may die to the ground during winter in the northern part of its range, but will sprout new growth in the spring. If its leaves look shaggy at winter's end, mow or cut the plants to the ground.
Liriope plants will show tip burn on their leaves if the soil contains too much salt or if they are kept too wet in areas where drainage is poor.

Green shown above
 

Liriope Green  3" pot size:  Not currently in production

Liriope Variegated 3" pot size:  Not currently in production

Moonshine Designs Nursery

Milan, IL 61264

309-756-1967

Fax:  309-756-1058

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