What is lilyturf used for?
Lily turf is an attractive edging plant for walkways and paths. It is also an excellent ground cover in shady areas under trees or placed in front of shrubs. Use lilyturf for edging, rock gardens, containers, woodland settings, or as a ground cover. This plant has low severity poison characteristics. Lily turf is a broadleaf evergreen, herbaceous perennial that forms dense basal clumps of narrow, arching dark green leaves and is commonly seen in the home landscape as a groundcover or edging.Liriope muscari, commonly called lilyturf or blue lily turf, is a tufted, tuberous-rooted, grass-like perennial which typically grows 12-18 tall.Lilyturf forms a dense evergreen groundcover with a grass-like appearance. It blooms in July to August with lavender, purple, pink or white flower spikes.Liriope (Blue Lily-turf) This is a great option for a perennial groundcover that will be left alone for the most part by deer and rabbits.
How do you transplant lily turf?
From Ground: First, water the big blue lilyturf plant to dampen the soil. Then, dig a wide trench around the plant using a shovel or spade, ensuring the plant’s root ball remains intact. Carefully work the spade under the root ball to lift the plant from its original location. For the best results, plant lilyturf in spring and summer. Amend the soil if needed before planting. Space out the plants far enough, at least 1 foot, to allow for spreading. Dig a large hole to accommodate the root ball and loosen the roots before planting.Due to the hardy nature of this plant, however, it is possible to successfully divide this plant later in the season. After splitting liriope plants, find a location for the new lilyturf transplants.Variegated Lilyturf also known “Liriope Muscari” And that’s where the basic – and minimal – care comes in: Every Spring, before the new growth begins, simply prune them down to within a few inches of the ground.Lilyturf is a genus of broadleaf evergreen, clump-forming, perennials in the Asparagaceae or asparagus family. The name liriope is derived from new Latin and is a nymph in Roman mythology. Though it may resemble an ornamental grass it is not a true grass.Lily turf (Liriope muscari) flowering in September. They can easily be propagated by division in spring.
Does lilyturf like sun or shade?
Lilyturf is an aggressive weed-suppressing groundcover that likes part sun to shady locations in almost any kind of well-drained soil from clay to gravel. Nothing seems to slow this plant down! It thrives in heat, cold, humidity and is resistant to diseases. Plus, it’s drought tolerant once established. Lilyturf Winter Care For the best results, homeowners will need to begin the process of winterizing liriope plants. This should begin late in the winter growing season, before the new growth of the plant has resumed in the spring. To maintain lilyturf plants, growers can simply remove the plant’s foliage to the ground.Liriope does best in a fertile, moist, well drained soil with a pH slightly acidic to neutral. It tolerates sandy as well as clayey soils, but never soil conditions that stay soggy. Liriope grows best in partial shade but can tolerate full sun or full shade. Once established, it is drought tolerant.Watering Liriope Water Liriope the first year after planting when the first few inches of soil become dry. After the first growing season, Liriope will have settled in and become relatively drought tolerant. For best performance, water it during long dry periods, as it prefers moist soil.Growing Conditions: Liriope is happiest in shade. It will tolerate sun but its foliage will be yellow and shabby if exposed to too much hot sun. It requires only average soil, average moisture and drainage. Clumps do not require division, at least not for many years, but can be divided if one wanted additional plants.During the first few weeks after planting, check soil moisture often and adjust irrigation time if necessary to keep the soil moist, not wet. All I do with the Liriope growing is prune or mow plants to an inch or so above the ground in late winter before new growth begins to emerge from the ground.
Is lilyturf evergreen?
Lilyturf forms a dense evergreen groundcover with a grass-like appearance. It blooms in July to August with lavender, purple, pink or white flower spikes. Although the flowers are individually small, they are very showy, since each plant has many spikes of blooms. Liriope Muscari (Monkey Grass) This low-growing flowering plant was imported from Asia and is known for its low growth and low maintenance requirements. It will grow just about anywhere and will tolerate drought, heat and high humidity and it will grow in both sunny and shady areas.Liriope muscari is a large, clumping grasslike perennial that’s traditionally been popular as a groundcover, due to its quick growth habit and spikes of light purple blooms. It’s also known as big blue lilyturf, border grass, or lilyturf.Lily turf (Liriope muscari) flowering in September. They can easily be propagated by division in spring.Liriope muscari (clumping variety) blooms purple during summer months. Suitable for borders or accenting garden beds, this variety blooms where it is planted. Also available in variegated varieties. Prune liriope by cutting it back to ground level during winter, careful to complete before new growth occurs.
How to maintain lily turf?
Lilyturf is a clumping perennial grass like plant that requires minimal care once established. It grows well in full sun to part shade and is adaptable to any well-drained soil. Water deeply about twice weekly when newly planted to help the roots grow properly. After establishment this plant is drought tolerant. Lilyturf is very hardy and can endure the extreme conditions. As I said earlier lilyturf is drought resistant. It can grow in full sun, partial shade, or even in full shade.Lilyturf requires acidic to neutral well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
How invasive is lilyturf?
Creeping lily turf is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. While not invasive in every region, Liriope spicata is considered invasive in some areas, particularly in the southeastern United States. It spreads by rhizomes, forming dense mats that can outcompete native understory vegetation. Growing Conditions: Liriope is happiest in shade. It will tolerate sun but its foliage will be yellow and shabby if exposed to too much hot sun. It requires only average soil, average moisture and drainage. Clumps do not require division, at least not for many years, but can be divided if one wanted additional plants.Plant in partial shade where the liriopes will get some sun for part of the day. This will encourage good flowering. When planted in deeper shade, liriopes will be shy to flower. Alternatively plant in a sunnier spot if the soil does not dry out for weeks in summer or it can be watered.Liriope does best in a fertile, moist, well drained soil with a pH slightly acidic to neutral. It tolerates sandy as well as clayey soils, but never soil conditions that stay soggy. Liriope grows best in partial shade but can tolerate full sun or full shade.Disadvantages: Invasiveness: Liriope can sometimes become invasive in prime growing conditions. It spreads through underground rhizomes, and in some cases, it can outcompete other plants and become difficult to control.
What is the difference between lily turf and liriope?
Lilyturf is a genus of broadleaf evergreen, clump-forming, perennials in the Asparagaceae or asparagus family. The name liriope is derived from new Latin and is a nymph in Roman mythology. Though it may resemble an ornamental grass it is not a true grass. It sends up bloom spikes in summer holding clusters of purple or white flowers that transition to dark berries. One of the species, Liriope spicata spreads quickly by rhizomes and can be used as a turf alternative.Liriope spicata can spread aggressively via seed dispersal and creeping rhizomes and form dense, monotypic patches. While birds eat the fruit and effectively disperse the seeds, it is reported to have little wildlife value. It has no disease of pest problems, but leaves may brown and burn in cold winters.Liriope muscari is a large, clumping grasslike perennial that’s traditionally been popular as a groundcover, due to its quick growth habit and spikes of light purple blooms. It’s also known as big blue lilyturf, border grass, or lilyturf.A bushy, grass-like plant, Lirope is typically used outdoors as a ground cover but can also be seen used in interior plantscaping as a ground cover in atriums. Liriope can also be used in a table top container arrangement to complement other green plants or blooming plants.