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Variegated Lilyturf

Liriope Muscari 'Variegata'

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Overview

The Variegated Lilyturf, or Liriope muscari 'Variegata', is an ornamental grass-like perennial featuring striking green foliage edged with creamy-yellow stripes. It reaches roughly 10-15 inches tall and spreads approximately 12-18 inches wide. This hardy plant thrives in partial to full shade and produces small lavender flower spikes in late summer. Ideal for ground cover, borders, or container gardening, it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — is an ornamental grass-like perennial featuring striking green foliage edged with creamy-yellow stripes
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — It reaches roughly 10-15 inches tall and spreads approximately 12-18 inches wideVariegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — ribbon-like leaves offer a year-round visual appealVariegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once establishedVariegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — clump-forming tufts that typically grow to a height of about 12 to 18 inchesVariegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — These blooms can reach up to 6 to 8 inches tall and are succeeded by blackish berries in the fallVariegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — though it can also tolerate some sun+4

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — is an ornamental grass-like perennial featuring striking green foliage edged with creamy-yellow stripes
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — It reaches roughly 10-15 inches tall and spreads approximately 12-18 inches wide
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — ribbon-like leaves offer a year-round visual appeal
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — it requires minimal maintenance and is drought-tolerant once established
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — clump-forming tufts that typically grow to a height of about 12 to 18 inches
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — These blooms can reach up to 6 to 8 inches tall and are succeeded by blackish berries in the fall
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — though it can also tolerate some sun
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — loamy soil with consistent moisture but is relatively drought-tolerant once established
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — which rise slightly above the foliage on narrow
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — scientifically named Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Variegated Lilyturf (Liriope Muscari 'Variegata') — This hardy plant thrives in partial to full shade and produces small lavender flower spikes in late summer
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