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Liriope, Lily Turf, Lilyturf, Frosted Monkey Grass 'Okina'

Liriopemuscari

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Liriope muscari by Shadyfolks
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Genus
Liriope (lir-RYE-oh-pee)
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Species
muscari (mus-KAR-ee)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Chesterland, Ohio

Sherwood, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Christiana, Tennessee

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jackidee
Sherwood, OR | October 2009 | neutral

This has frosted new growth that quickly browns, for two years now in part shade. I'll try it in more sun next year.

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