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Variegated Liriope

Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-11 Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Semi-Evergreen Groundcover

Height at Maturity: 12-15″

Width at Maturity: 15″ or more
Spacing: 12-15″ apart for groundcover or solid border edging; 24″+ apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Arching, Clumping, Dense, Upright

Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

Flower Color: Lilac-Lavender
Flower Type: Single flowers clustered on upright spikes

Flower Size: Small
Flowering Period: Summer

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Yellow/White, Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: Yes, Black

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Shade!

Water Needs: Average, low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0

Maintenance / Care: Very Low

Attracts: Visual attention

Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Shade, Insect

Description

Variegated Liriope, also known as Lily Turf or Monkey Grass, is one of the toughest landscape plants in the world. Stomp on it, drive over it with your car, cut it back to the ground…heck, we’ve accidentally sprayed it with glyphosate-based weed killers such as Roundup and it didn’t die. That said, we don’t advise spraying it with any broad spectrum weed killers. Unlike other Liriope varieties that spread where they aren’t wanted, ‘Variegata’ forms neat clumps which gradually increase in size over time. In other words, you won’t see runners popping up 2 feet away from the plant!

Variegated Liriope sports some very attractive variegated leaves of white to creamy yellow with a dark green strip down the center. Lilac-lavender flower spikes resembling hyacinths rise above the clumps of grass-like foliage in summer, adding extra appeal.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing in a clump 12 to 15 inches tall and spreading 15 to 18 inches wide over time, Variegated Liriope is ideal for use as a low-maintenance edging along walkways and paths and the perimeters of patios and garden beds. For outstanding splashes of color, plant it in patches or mass plantings as a groundcover in landscape borders and home foundations. A very nice underplanting for small trees such as upright Japanese Maples and Crape Myrtles, which bloom at almost the same time during summer. Provides a nice grassy texture and color in combination container gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 12 to 15″ apart for use as a solid border or groundcover; 24 inches or more apart for space between plants.

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Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a, where this Liriope variety is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.

Growing Preferences

Variegated Liriope grows well in most any moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun or shade. Established plants tolerate periods of dry soil. Plants can be cut back or mowed in late winter before new leaves begin to emerge from the ground.

Helpful Articles

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune and water Liriope Lily Turf plants.

How To Plant Liriope

How To Fertilize, Prune & Water Liriope Plants

How To Measure Square Feet of A Planting Area

Determining How Many Plants To Fill A Planting Area

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Plants were received quickly and all were healthy. I will look at other purchases with Wilson Brothers in the future.——————————————————————Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I’ve purchased these before and find them to be a tough, good performer. Slow to start, so be patient, but once established they rarely need anything to look great and produce beautiful purple flowers. Over time they do require splitting. Great for holding sloping soil and hard to cultivate areas.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Bought these to use on a sloped hill in the back by the pool. They have struggled somewhat, as rabbits have eaten a few of the ends of the plant – but only on two of them. The other 30+ are fine. Did learn from the nursery team that I was under watering them but with their advice all seems fine now. Looking forward to when they het bigger and bloom.————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The plants came quickly, were well packaged and were very healthy. I’ll be back when I need more plants.——————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Purchased two 18 count flats of 3.5″ variegated liriope for a border behind replanted ajuga. As always, shipping was prompt and plants in good condition upon arrival. The plants did well transplanted and look very healthy 2-3 wks later. Appreciate option to buy online when local garden stores either have none or sizes other than what is needed.—————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I’ve ordered these 3 times, and they’ve always done well. They arrive healthy and adapt to their new home quite well.——————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

There was a bit of a mix up with my order that resulted in a small delay in me getting the plants, but it was quickly and professionally resolved with a short email exchange. All the plants (54 total) were in excellent shape and very well packed. I was very pleased.——————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Third purchase from Wilson Bros. As always came quick and healthy. I will continue to buy from them.———————————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Plants arrived timely, in healthy condition and are thriving well in my garden. Will order plants from Wilson Bros Gardens again.——————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

These plants arrived healthy and only a bit worse for the west of shipping. Since putting them in the ground two weeks ago, they have almost doubled in size. Every single one of the 18 plants is doing well! The variegated leaves are beautiful. Can’t wait to see them flower!—————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I found Wilson bros online and purchased a couple flats of variegated liriope to add to my landscape. This is the 2nd time I have used Wilson bros and they do not disappoint! Healthy, quality plants shipped fast! They are all in the ground and doing well. Highly recommend!——————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This is my first experience with Wilson Bros. Garden, my order came quick and in good condition. I purchased 36 pint plants. They have been planted for 1 week and all are growing nicely. I had a hard time finding plants locally and when I did they were way overpriced. Wilson Bros. is a good value and reputable.—————————————————–Wow! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This is my first time ordering from Wilson Bros. I was extremely pleased with the 18-pack of variegated liriope. They arrived quickly and in excellent shape. I’m placing a second order today.——————————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I order every plant I buy from Wilson Bros. They are healthy, large, perfectly packed and start rooting and thriving immediately. These are no exception. Really gorgeous and unique shape and color too!——————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

These plants came in and were in excellent shape and large plants! I can not say enough good things about my purchases from Wilson Bros!———————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks so much for the kind words and awesome review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Plants arrived healthy and in good condition.———————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Ordered 2 flats. Received promptly and planted. Plants doing very well and pleased with purchase.—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This plant was exactly what I expected. I was so pleased I ordered another flat immediately. Every plant was well sized and healthy. They were shipped faster than promptly!——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Just a note to let you know that my liriope arrived today and it is looking good! Thank you so much for the fast delivery. The plants are a nice size and look very healthy. Looking forward to getting them in the ground.———————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The plants arrived quickly and were packaged very well. The soil was even still moist upon arrival. I will definitely order more plants from Wilson Bros.—————————————-Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Arrived quickly, excellent condition, well packaged and protected. Starting to grow!—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I ordered varigated lily turf, thinking the local nurseries were not going to be open when I was ready to plant. This was my first time ordering plants online. I was thrilled with the quality of plants and the packaging was first-rate. I have since put the plants in the ground and they look fabulous! I would highly recommend Wilson Bros. – even if the local nurseries are open!————————–Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

Packaged and shipped good. Arrived in excellent condition. Looking forward to blooms in the spring.—————————————-Hi Marleen, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Variegated Liriope. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

The liriope arrived in good condition and I was very satisfied, as I have not ordered plants from an internet source.————————————Hi Mary, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Variegated Liriope. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens