Lilyturf (Liriope)
Perennial
- Fast-growing perennial ground cover for shade!
- Forms a quick, weed-suppressing mat.
- Grows on banks, slopes, and beneath trees.
- Adaptable & tolerates a wide range of soil types.
- Zones 5-10, sun/part sun, 18" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Description
Buying landscape plugs? Here is how much area they will cover:
- 6" spacing of 32 landscape plugs covers 6 sq feet
- 8" spacing covers 7.5 sq feet
- 10" spacing covers 11 sq feet
- 12" spacing covers 16 sq feet
Details
Common name: Lilyturf
Zone: 5 - 10
Sun exposure:Sun (+6 hours sun) to Part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 9-18"x 12-24"
Flower color: Pale violet
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Suitable for slopes, rain gardens, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, ground covers, evergreens, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, edging, erosion control or embankment, ground cover, lawn alternative, massing, naturalizing, rain garden, rock garden, underplanting
How to Grow
Light: Prefers to be planted in sun - part shade.
Water: Performs best with regular water. Weekly or more often in extreme heat. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established.
Spacing: 12 - 24 inches apart
Fertilizing: Does not need fertilizing.
Winterizing: None required, but an application of mulch will 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.