Lily Turf, Border Grass (Liriope muscari)
Example of approximately what these plants look like when shipped. See the eighth photograph of any plant to see a photo of what it looks like when shipped.Lily Turf is a tried and true
weed-suppressing
groundcover that performs famously on
slopes
where it will
creep
along
controling erosion
or as a
border edging
for formal gardens.
Lily Turf is almost indestructible in stubborn areas like the base of
trees
where roots will not permit grass to grow.
Tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and even moist areas as well as resistant to deer and willing to thrive in hot, southern gardens, you will love this perennial's hardy personality. If you want a low-maintenance, clumping (with the exception of 'Big Blue') turf substitute in a shady or sunny area or just want a lush grass border to create a band of green, you'll want to take a good look at the varieties of Lily Turf we offer.
Liriope muscari (except for
'Big Blue') stays in
clump
form
Liriope spicata (Creeping Lily Turf)
creeps
(will spread)
See also:
Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag)
Ophiopogon (Mondo Grass, Monkey Grass)
Tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and even moist areas as well as resistant to deer and willing to thrive in hot, southern gardens, you will love this perennial's hardy personality. If you want a low-maintenance, clumping (with the exception of 'Big Blue') turf substitute in a shady or sunny area or just want a lush grass border to create a band of green, you'll want to take a good look at the varieties of Lily Turf we offer.
See also:
See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
Product
![]() 50 - 249: $1.87 each | 250 - 999: $1.57 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $1.87 each | 250 - 999: $1.57 each (Liriope) A cascade of arching, lush green variegated foliage edged in gold. Lavender blossoms resemble grape-hyacinths add color and interest. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $2.17 each | 250 - 999: $1.87 each (Liriope) Scads of cotton candy-pink flower spikes in late spring-early summer with a dense carpet of robust foliage great for suppressing weeds. Vigorous, happy in sun and shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $2.47 each | 250 - 999: $2.17 each (Liriope, Monroe's #2) Famous for unusually lovely, large lavender flower spikes in the shape of a Christmas tree, this lush evergreen groundcover performs well in partial or full shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $2.47 each | 250 - 999: $2.17 each (Liriope) A lower-growing, lush evergreen groundcover with white/yellow and jade variegated foliage and light lavender flower spikes. Performs well in full sun and partial or full shade. 10-12" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 49: $2.57 each | 50 - 249: $1.57 each (Liriope) A cascade of arching, lush green variegated foliage edged in gold. Lavender blossoms resemble grape-hyacinths add color and interest. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 49: $2.77 each | 50 - 249: $1.77 each (Liriope) Scads of cotton candy-pink flower spikes in late spring-early summer with a dense carpet of robust foliage great for suppressing weeds. Vigorous, happy in sun and shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 99: $2.87 each | 100 - 999: $2.57 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $2.97 each | 250 - 999: $2.67 each (Liriope) Regal emerald blades of evergreen foliage arch gracefully with amethyst flower spikes. Elegant specimen for border/edge plantings. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 99: $3.47 each | 100 - 999: $3.17 each (Liriope, Monroe's #2) Famous for unusually lovely, large lavender flower spikes in the shape of a Christmas tree, this lush evergreen groundcover performs well in partial or full shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 99: $3.77 each | 100 - 999: $3.47 each (Liriope) A lower-growing, lush evergreen groundcover with white/yellow and jade variegated foliage and light lavender flower spikes. Performs well in full sun and partial or full shade. 10-12" tall. In stock. |
![]() 54 - 107: $3.97 each | 108 - 1025: $3.67 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. In stock. |
![]() 54 - 107: $3.97 each | 108 - 1025: $3.67 each (Liriope) Lavish lilac flower clusters stand erect and abundant amidst this lush emerald evergreen groundcover with one of the showiest displays of all liriopes. Performs best in part-full shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 50 - 249: $3.97 each | 250 - 999: $3.67 each (Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 99: $3.97 each | 100 - 999: $3.67 each (Liriope) Regal emerald blades of evergreen foliage arch gracefully with amethyst flower spikes. Elegant specimen for border/edge plantings. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $4.97 each | 250 - 999: $4.67 each (Liriope) Tall, thin and vivid evergreen grass-like foliage and slim spikes of lavender to periwinkle toned hyacinth-like blooms, followed by ebony-blue berries. 12-15" tall, spreads moderately fast. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $5.07 each | 250 - 999: $4.77 each (Liriope) Lavish lilac flower clusters stand erect and abundant amidst this lush emerald evergreen groundcover with one of the showiest displays of all liriopes. Performs best in part-full shade. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $5.37 each | 250 - 999: $5.07 each (Liriope) A cascade of arching, lush green variegated foliage edged in gold. Lavender blossoms resemble grape-hyacinths add color and interest. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $5.67 each | 250 - 999: $5.37 each (Liriope, 'Gold Banded') Lovely gold band borders broad 3/4" arching jade foliage more vivid than other variagted forms. Rich purple flowers followed by eggplant berries. 12-18" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 49: $5.67 each | 50 - 249: $4.87 each (Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $5.67 each | 250 - 999: $5.37 each (Liriope) Profuse lilac clusters of blooms on a handsome, evergreen clump-forming groundcover with vibrant white to creamy yellow and green variegated foliage that arches gracefully. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $6.27 each | 250 - 999: $5.97 each (Liriope) Regal emerald blades of evergreen foliage arch gracefully with amethyst flower spikes. Elegant specimen for border/edge plantings. 12-15" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $7.87 each | 250 - 999: $7.57 each (Liriope, Monroe's #1) Dense, clusters of rare and splendid pearlesque blooms form on flower spikes followed by ebony berries amidst wide blades of deep emerald foliage. 12-16" tall. In stock. |
![]() 25 - 249: $9.47 each | 250 - 999: $9.17 each (Liriope) Lilac clusters of blooms on a tough and disease-resistant, evergreen clump-forming groundcover that arches gracefully. 18-24" tall. In stock. |
![]() 54 - 107: $4.27 each | 108 - 1025: $3.97 each (Liriope) Profuse lilac clusters of blooms on a handsome, evergreen clump-forming groundcover with vibrant white to creamy yellow and green variegated foliage that arches gracefully. 12-16" tall. Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/18/2024.Email when available |
![]() On sale: $358.31 Regularly: $477.75 On Sale! Save 25% on this package of plants that offer an abundance of white flowers giving brightness and texture as well as elegant blooms to your shady to part-shade location in zones 5-8. Deer tend not to eat these! Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/01/2024.Email when available |
Specifications
- Cold hardiness zone: varies by cultivar - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
- AHS Heat Zone: varies by cultivar
- Light: varies by cultivar
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Mature height: varies by cultivar
- Spread: varies by cultivar
- Spacing: varies by cultivar
- Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Wet Conditions, Poor Soil, Salt (varies by cultivar)
- 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
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 |
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
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