Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Variegated Lily Turf)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusLiriope
Speciesmuscari
Cultivar'Variegata'
SynonymsLiriope platyphylla 'Variegata', Ophiopogon graminifolius 'Variagata'.
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - 4
Temperature (°F)-20 - 40
Height30 - 45 cm
Spread30 - 60 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodAugust

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeMakes a good ground cover or border specimen and grows easily in well-drained soils. Prefers part shade but can tolerate full sun, heat and humidity.
CultivationThis is a low maintenance specimen that requires little watering and is tolerant to drought.
PestsLiriope muscari 'Variegata' is deer and rabbit resistant.
Notable SpecimensNiagara Parks Botanical Garden, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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