Botanical Name: Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof'
Common Name: Variegated lily turf Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low clumping plant, forms a loose, soft tuft of grasslike foliage, new growth strongly vertical Height 12-18" Spread 12-18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor half shade to full sun near the coast Soil needs well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 5-10, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves 1/2" wide, grasslike with gold margins which turn white as they mature – 12-18" long Flowers violet flowers on spikes which extend above foliage Fruit dark blue-black berries Propagation: division Usage: loose informal groundcover – good under trees, in shady spots near pools, streams or natural areas – good in Oriental landscapes, for light color Landscape Care: Watering needs regular, tolerates brief drought Fertilizing balanced yearly Pruning remove any shaggy leaves; can be cut to ground in winter Pests/Diseases snails and slugs, tip burn where water is salty or soil is poorly drained Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southeast Asia Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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