Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof'

Common Name: Lily-turf, Monkey Grass

A popular variety of liriope valued for its relatively wide, strappy, green and white (sometimes yellow) variegated, grass-like foliage. This is a clumping selection which is outstanding in mixed container plantings or as an edging. From midsummer into fall, lilac purple flowers similar to grape hyacinths are produced.

This plant will grow almost anywhere. It tolerates full sun, partial shade, or full shade and is somewhat drought tolerant. Protect from winter winds in Zone 5.

Height:

10.0-15.0 Inches

Spread:

15.0-20.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9,10

Flower Color:

Purple-blue shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Asian Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Mass Planting Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Blue Lily-turf can be grown in either sun or shade, though it prefers light shade and rich soil of dry to average moisture. This is an ideal plant for southern regions due to its extreme tolerance of heat, humidity, and drought. Insects and diseases do not seem to bother this plant either, so it is very low maintenance. In the spring, the foliage may be cut back or mowed down if it has discolored over the winter. A new flush of growth will quickly reappear.

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