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
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