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Lily Turf 'Variegated' {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25}
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Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (AKA Lilyturf, Border Grass, Monkey Grass)
Pronunciation: lih-RY-oh-pee muss-KAR-ee
Product: 356
Product: 356
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Why do we love Variegata?
You just cannot beat the contrasting colors the antique-cream and olive green
variegated
foliage offers.
From a distance, it can almost appear a silvery-white, and up close, you can't help but think of mint ice cream striped with plain vanilla.
The scads of profuse lilac-lavender blossoms appearing in early fall (around 2 weeks later than other Liriopes) will remind you of grape hyacinths. With his ability to grow well around trees and shrubs, and once established, tolerance of drier conditions, Variegata is virtually maintenance-free and absolutely indispensible in garden landscapes.
Of course, the handsome, moderately fast growing, clump-forming evergreen steals our hearts for its arching foliage that explodes from the ground in graceful blades and then bends slightly from the top, bowing to passersby.
As a border, edging, complete ground cover or accent, you will find Variegata never disappoints. Many gardeners opt to use Variegata as a specimen planting around garden ornaments. If you have never tried Liropes, Variegata is the perfect place to start.
Things to Note
Note: the gallon plants are shipped de-potted and with most of the soil shaken off.
If planting in zone 5, be sure to check with your local extension to confirm winter hardiness in your area.
Gardener Tips
Try mixing clusters of Veronica Georgia Blue and Siberian Iris Caesar's Brother with Variegata for a perfect purple blooming garden.
The scads of profuse lilac-lavender blossoms appearing in early fall (around 2 weeks later than other Liriopes) will remind you of grape hyacinths. With his ability to grow well around trees and shrubs, and once established, tolerance of drier conditions, Variegata is virtually maintenance-free and absolutely indispensible in garden landscapes.
Of course, the handsome, moderately fast growing, clump-forming evergreen steals our hearts for its arching foliage that explodes from the ground in graceful blades and then bends slightly from the top, bowing to passersby.
As a border, edging, complete ground cover or accent, you will find Variegata never disappoints. Many gardeners opt to use Variegata as a specimen planting around garden ornaments. If you have never tried Liropes, Variegata is the perfect place to start.
Things to Note
Note: the gallon plants are shipped de-potted and with most of the soil shaken off.
If planting in zone 5, be sure to check with your local extension to confirm winter hardiness in your area.
Gardener Tips
Try mixing clusters of Veronica Georgia Blue and Siberian Iris Caesar's Brother with Variegata for a perfect purple blooming garden.
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General information about Liriope muscari (Lily Turf): With slim spears of foliage, Liriope muscari is not only a lush perennial, it is often a gardener’s best solution. Perfect for banks, beds and at the base of trees where roots will not permit grass to grow, Liriope muscari proves virtually indestructible in stubborn areas. They tolerate drought, heat, humidity, slopes and moist areas and deer tend to avoid them. Outstanding for erosion control and choking out weeds, Liriopes also gracefully fill those shady, dry spots where nothing else grows. Liriopes are the perfect living border, creating stately outlines for formal gardens, and in southern gardens, when other plants wilt, they thrive. Of course Liriopes are famous as low-maintenance turf substitutes, and with the exception of Big Blue and Liriope spicata (both are creepers), they stay in clumps. We’ve narrowed down the selections for you to what we feel are some of the top varieties offering a range of color, size and superior hardiness. Be warned, once you start perusing, you’ll find yourself wanting more than one variety. They’re just that beautiful! Important note about bare root Liriope Liriope is not like other perennials, it grows much slower the first year when transplanted from bare roots than from potted plants. Do not expect much growth the first season after transplanting bare roots. If you seek substantial growth the first summer after transplanting, buy potted plants. Why all the confusion about the common names? In 1763, the French botanist Michael Adanson described a plant (probably Liriope) that he called Mondo, which remains a common name today. A few years later, Carl Peter Thunberg described a plant, which he named Convallaria japonica. This species is now known as Ophiopogon japonicus. A decade later, Portugese botanist Joao de Loureiro described and named the plant we now know as Liriope muscari. Nearly 100 years later Joseph Decaisne described the same species as Ophiopogon muscari. Over time there have been numerous discussions regarding these plants and the proper botanical names for them. Today, both Liriope and Ophiopogon are treated as distinct genera. In addition to sharing the name Mondo, the plants are also interchangably called Lilyturf and Monkey Grass. See all Liriopes |
Specifications
- Cold hardiness zone: 5/6-10 - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
- AHS Heat Zone: 9-1
- Light:
Full sun 
Part sun 
Shade - Growth rate: Moderate to fast
- Mature height: 12-16"
- Spread: 12-16"
- Spacing: 10-14"
- Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Wet Conditions, Poor Soil, Rabbits
- pH of Soil: 4.5 - 7.8, Ideal pH: 5.5 - 6.5
- Attracts: Hummingbirds
- Grows Under Trees: Conifer - Yes, Walnut - Yes, Other - Yes
- Good for borders & edging: Yes
- Good for erosion control: Yes
- Evergreen: Yes
- Good for slopes: Yes
- Variegated: Yes
Reviews
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Top Notch Liriope 05/03/2017 By Celine DeLuca Product reviewed: Lily Turf 'Variegated' {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25} After reading reviews of this site & the plants contained therein I jumped feet first into ordering 74 Lilly turf in 3.5 inch pots. Very, very satisfied. They arrived in good shape on the day(s) requested and were in the ground the next day. My back & knees... Read full review > |
So good I ordered more 04/26/2017 By Susan Sterne Product reviewed: Lily Turf 'Variegated' {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25} Healthy and good size. Planted and doing well. Ordered more |
VERY HAPPY !!! 04/24/2017 By Harold Speakes Product reviewed: Lily Turf 'Variegated' {2 1/2 in. Pots, min 54} I had several orders for the Variegated monkey grass & I'm very pleased with all plants that arrived....healthy & in great condition. I lined one side of my driveway with them. Spring has arrived & this stuff has really taken off. chant wait to see it bloom & fill in. |
Very happy 04/22/2017 By Sharon Choinski Product reviewed: Lily Turf 'Variegated' {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25} I was skeptical at first ordering plants online for the first time, but I couldn't not find the lirope muscari where I live only the other type that is a nightmare because it's spreads like crazy and you can't get rid of it. My plants arrived in 2 days. They... Read full review > |
Good choice 04/19/2017 By Alan Glaros Product reviewed: Lily Turf 'Variegated' {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25} The plants arrived when promised, in good shape (possibly excepting one of the 24 ordered). They were planted almost immediately last week, and they seem to be doing well. |
Shipping
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Care
In northern zones where winter snow will crush the foliage, consider shearing (or mowing on high) in late fall or very early spring to avoid a period of ratty-looking dead foliage in the spring that can impede new spring growth.
Shearing in southern zones is optional, you may elect to do it just to maintain the most attractive appearance.This plant can be susceptible to Anthracnose, especially in southern zones. If it develops brown spots in winter, cut the foliage back (to the ground is OK) in early spring.
General information that applies to all plants:
Shearing in southern zones is optional, you may elect to do it just to maintain the most attractive appearance.This plant can be susceptible to Anthracnose, especially in southern zones. If it develops brown spots in winter, cut the foliage back (to the ground is OK) in early spring.
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- Explanation and description of bare roots
- How to plant bare root plants
- If you cannot plant bare roots right away
