Silver Dragon Variegated Lilyturf
Perennial
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- Forms a quick, weed suppressing mat.
- Grows on banks, slopes, beneath trees.
- Zones 5-10, part sun/shade, 10" tall x 18" wide at maturity.
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Common name: Variegated lilyturf
Zone: 5 - 10
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hrs/day), shade (-4 hrs/day)
Height x width: 8-10"x 15-18"
Flower color: Pale violet
Foliage color: Variegated green
Season of interest: Late Summer
Uses: Container gardening, edging, erosion control or embankment, ground cover, lawn alternative, massing, naturalizing, rain garden, rock garden, under planting
How to Grow
Light: Sun tolerant in cool northern zones. In hot summer areas, plant in dappled to deep shade.
Water: Best with regular water. Weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established.
Spacing: 1 to 1.5 feet apart
Fertilizing: None needed.
Winterizing: None required, but a layer of mulch can be applied to help retain moisture.
Maintenance & pruning: Plants spread by stolons. Use a barrier to retain growth or remove any unwanted plants. Foliage can be cut down or mowed in spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
A couple of the plants out of the 16 I bought have already lost their variegation, and they’re only around the base of a Crape Myrtle - not especially shady. I prefer the variegation, which is why I chose them. Hopefully they won’t be too disappointing once full and established… Also, a much darker green leaf than shown on website. Also also… rabbits LOVE THEM! I finally surrounded them with chicken wire after too much damage done. Hopefully they can recover as they settle in. Fingers crossed!
