Liriope muscari (Liriope)
Botanical name: Liriope muscari
Common names: Liriope, Border Grass, Lily-turf
Family: Asparagaceae (Formerly:Ruscaceae)
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Origin: Eastern Asia
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsBecomes established most rapidly in well worked, fertile soil, but is tolerant of much less than ideal conditions. This plant is a true survivor and will grow almost anywhere.
Liriope is one of the best and most beautiful ground covers for shady gardens and even boasts summertime color. Because of its dense root mass, liriope is an excellent choice for controlling erosion on steep, shady slopes by stabilizing the soil and suppressing weed growth.
The genera Liriope and Ophiopogon are closely related and there is some confusion over their common names, particularly since some have been renamed recently but are still being sold under their old names.
