Liriope muscari, commonly called lilyturf or blue lily turf, is a tufted, tuberous-rooted, grass-like perennial which typically grows 12-18" tall and features clumps of strap-like, arching, glossy, dark green leaves (to 1" wide). Clumps slowly expand by short stolons, but do not spread aggressively like Liriope spicata. Erect, showy flower spikes with tiered whorls of dense, violet-purple flowers rise above the leaves in late summer. Flowers give way to blackish berries which often persist into winter.

Common Name: lily turf

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Family: Asparagaceae

Zone: 5 to 10

Height: 1.00 to 2.00 feet

Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet

Bloom Time: August to September

Bloom Description: Lavender

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Medium

Maintenance: Low

Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize

Flower: Showy

Fruit: Showy