Melinda Myers

Lilyturf

Botanical Name

Liriope spicata

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 10

Height

8 to 12 inches

Width

6 to 12 inches

Flowers

Summer: violet, white

Light

Sun to shade (best growth in partial shade)

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Remove old foliage in spring to promote new growth
• Divide in spring
• Drought tolerant
• Tolerates moderate amounts of salt

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Liriope muscari - favored by southern gardeners, hardy in Zones 6 to 10