Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (Variegated Lily Turf)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Liriope |
| Species | muscari |
| Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
| Synonyms | Liriope platyphylla 'Variegata', Ophiopogon graminifolius 'Variagata'. |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 40 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Makes a good ground cover or border specimen and grows easily in well-drained soils. Prefers part shade but can tolerate full sun, heat and humidity. |
| Cultivation | This is a low maintenance specimen that requires little watering and is tolerant to drought. |
| Pests | Liriope muscari 'Variegata' is deer and rabbit resistant. |
| Notable Specimens | Niagara Parks Botanical Garden, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |