Liriope, Variegated Lily Turf, Lilyturf, Monkey Grass 'Silvery Sunproof'

Liriopemuscari

Genus
Liriope (lir-RYE-oh-pee)
Species
muscari (mus-KAR-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Clanton, Alabama

Calistoga, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Knights Landing, California

Merced, California

Bear, Delaware

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Fort Thomas, Kentucky

West Friendship, Maryland

Bellerose, New York

Broaddus, Texas

Lewisville, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Victoria, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 5a) | September 2007 | positive

My plant tag said drought-tolerant and sun or shade.

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Victoria, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | positive

Used as border along part of a large raised bed garden that receives about six hours of sunlight. Grew very little the first year. Added...Read More

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Coeburn, VA | December 2004 | positive

It stays semi-evergreen here in zone 6b Virginia and it spreads nicely. The blooms are not very large or vibrant, but it is hardy and l...Read More

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