Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Variegated Lily Turf)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Liriope |
Species | muscari |
Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
Synonyms | Liriope platyphylla 'Variegata', Ophiopogon graminifolius 'Variagata'. |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -29 - 4 |
Temperature (°F) | -20 - 40 |
Height | 30 - 45 cm |
Spread | 30 - 60 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Makes 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. |
Cultivation | This is a low maintenance specimen that requires little watering and is tolerant to drought. |
Pests | Liriope muscari 'Variegata' is deer and rabbit resistant. |
Notable Specimens | Niagara Parks Botanical Garden, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |