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Lilyturfs (Liriope)
Also known as : Spider grasses
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Attributes of Lilyturfs

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23 cm to 46 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃

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8 most common species:
Liriope muscari
Big blue lilyturf
Big blue lilyturf is an evergreen perennial endemic to East Asia. Comparable to grape hyacinths, this plant has velvety, lush foliage and abundant lavender-blue spikes with black berries blooming next to it. It is a famous, enticing plant that looks especially good at sloping waterways. This low-maintenance plant is excellent for ground cover and edging.
Liriope spicata
Creeping lilyturf
Creeping lilyturf (Liriope spicata) is an herbaceous flowering plant native to East Asia. It is commonly used in landscaping for ground cover. Blackish berries develop on this plant in fall.
Liriope minor
Monkey grass
Rhizome is short and grows with a long toothpick beside it. The hair root is elongated. The leaves are linear roots are 10 to 20 cm high and 2 to 3 mm wide and the flowering period from the root to the outside is from summer to fall. From between the rooted leaves let the flower stems which are shorter than the leaves and have a height of 10 to 15 cm stand upright add inflorescences to the top of them and sparsely place small flowers. The flowers are light purple or white have a short floral pattern of 2 to 3 mm in length and bloom upward. There are six flower pieces and they are oblong and flat open. There are 6 stamens the yarn is thick and the cocoon is long and yellow. The ovary has three upper rooms each with two ovules. The style is cylindrical and has a small stigma. After the flower small seeds ripen from the fruit and mature. The seeds are black are 4 to 6 mm in diameter and look like fruits. It resembles that of the genus Genus but the leaves are softer than the genus beard and the inflorescence is not bent and stands upright. In addition the seeds are blue but the seeds are black and can be distinguished.
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue'
A cultivar of Lilyturf, also known as monkey grass, big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue' is named for the small, lilac-colored blossoms that appear in late summer, followed in winter by round, shiny black berries. The appearance of its flowers are surprising given this cultivar's name, 'Big Blue'! Its appealing appearance and low care requirements make it a popular lawn substitute.
Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'
Big blue lilyturf 'Monroe White'
Unlike its parent plant plant, Lilyturf, which has lilac flowers, the big blue lilyturf 'Monroe White' cultivar was cultivated to have white flowers. Thanks to its long, narrow dark green leaves, showy spikes of white flowers, and clump-forming growth habit, this cultivar has become a popular garden plant.
Liriope muscari 'Gold Band'
Big blue lilyturf 'Gold Band'
Big blue lilyturf 'Gold Band' is a gorgeous lily turf that is hardy, compact, and alluring. It has lovely lavender flowers that bloom in late summer. While the parent plant has green foliage, big blue lilyturf 'Gold Band' is unique in that its foliage has golden stripes (hence the name 'Gold Band'). This cultivar is a great addition for those wanting to add more unique colors to their groundcover or lawn.
Liriope graminifolia
Lilyturf
Lilyturf, a perennial ground cover, boasts grass-like evergreen foliage. Its slender, arching leaves create a dense, tufted appearance, emulating a lush, green carpet over the ground. During late summer, lilyturf surprises with delicate, lavender-hued flowers rising subtly above the foliage, enticing various pollinators. This hardy specimen thrives in shaded environments, revealing its resilience and adaptability to understory habitats.
Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Big blue lilyturf 'Variegata'
Big blue lilyturf 'Variegata' (Liriope muscari 'Variegata') is very similar to its parent plant, blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari), but slightly more ornate. Unlike lilyturf, big blue lilyturf 'Variegata' has variegated white edges to its leaves, earning it its name. These plants can be planted in shady areas of the garden and can even be used as grass for some landscapes.

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Big blue lilyturf
Liriope muscari
Big blue lilyturf
Big blue lilyturf is an evergreen perennial endemic to East Asia. Comparable to grape hyacinths, this plant has velvety, lush foliage and abundant lavender-blue spikes with black berries blooming next to it. It is a famous, enticing plant that looks especially good at sloping waterways. This low-maintenance plant is excellent for ground cover and edging.
Creeping lilyturf
Liriope spicata
Creeping lilyturf
Creeping lilyturf (Liriope spicata) is an herbaceous flowering plant native to East Asia. It is commonly used in landscaping for ground cover. Blackish berries develop on this plant in fall.
Monkey grass
Liriope minor
Monkey grass
Rhizome is short and grows with a long toothpick beside it. The hair root is elongated. The leaves are linear roots are 10 to 20 cm high and 2 to 3 mm wide and the flowering period from the root to the outside is from summer to fall. From between the rooted leaves let the flower stems which are shorter than the leaves and have a height of 10 to 15 cm stand upright add inflorescences to the top of them and sparsely place small flowers. The flowers are light purple or white have a short floral pattern of 2 to 3 mm in length and bloom upward. There are six flower pieces and they are oblong and flat open. There are 6 stamens the yarn is thick and the cocoon is long and yellow. The ovary has three upper rooms each with two ovules. The style is cylindrical and has a small stigma. After the flower small seeds ripen from the fruit and mature. The seeds are black are 4 to 6 mm in diameter and look like fruits. It resembles that of the genus Genus but the leaves are softer than the genus beard and the inflorescence is not bent and stands upright. In addition the seeds are blue but the seeds are black and can be distinguished.
Big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue'
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue'
A cultivar of Lilyturf, also known as monkey grass, big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue' is named for the small, lilac-colored blossoms that appear in late summer, followed in winter by round, shiny black berries. The appearance of its flowers are surprising given this cultivar's name, 'Big Blue'! Its appealing appearance and low care requirements make it a popular lawn substitute.
Big blue lilyturf 'Monroe White'
Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'
Big blue lilyturf 'Monroe White'
Unlike its parent plant plant, Lilyturf, which has lilac flowers, the big blue lilyturf 'Monroe White' cultivar was cultivated to have white flowers. Thanks to its long, narrow dark green leaves, showy spikes of white flowers, and clump-forming growth habit, this cultivar has become a popular garden plant.
Big blue lilyturf 'Gold Band'
Liriope muscari 'Gold Band'
Big blue lilyturf 'Gold Band'
Big blue lilyturf 'Gold Band' is a gorgeous lily turf that is hardy, compact, and alluring. It has lovely lavender flowers that bloom in late summer. While the parent plant has green foliage, big blue lilyturf 'Gold Band' is unique in that its foliage has golden stripes (hence the name 'Gold Band'). This cultivar is a great addition for those wanting to add more unique colors to their groundcover or lawn.
Lilyturf
Liriope graminifolia
Lilyturf
Lilyturf, a perennial ground cover, boasts grass-like evergreen foliage. Its slender, arching leaves create a dense, tufted appearance, emulating a lush, green carpet over the ground. During late summer, lilyturf surprises with delicate, lavender-hued flowers rising subtly above the foliage, enticing various pollinators. This hardy specimen thrives in shaded environments, revealing its resilience and adaptability to understory habitats.
Big blue lilyturf 'Variegata'
Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Big blue lilyturf 'Variegata'
Big blue lilyturf 'Variegata' (Liriope muscari 'Variegata') is very similar to its parent plant, blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari), but slightly more ornate. Unlike lilyturf, big blue lilyturf 'Variegata' has variegated white edges to its leaves, earning it its name. These plants can be planted in shady areas of the garden and can even be used as grass for some landscapes.
Big blue lilyturf 'Royal Purple'
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'
Big blue lilyturf 'Royal Purple'
Big blue lilyturf 'Royal Purple' is a grass-like evergreen perennial offering long narrow leaves that grow in a compact fountain-like shape. It blooms with tall spikes of beautiful deep violet clusters of flowers. This cultivar of Liriope muscari is named for the color of its flowers. Gardeners love this plant for edging, rock gardens, containers, and ground cover.
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Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
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Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
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The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
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Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
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Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
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Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Attributes of Lilyturfs

Plant Height
23 cm to 46 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Lilyturfs

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8 most common species:
Liriope muscari
Big blue lilyturf
Big blue lilyturf is an evergreen perennial endemic to East Asia. Comparable to grape hyacinths, this plant has velvety, lush foliage and abundant lavender-blue spikes with black berries blooming next to it. It is a famous, enticing plant that looks especially good at sloping waterways. This low-maintenance plant is excellent for ground cover and edging.
Liriope spicata
Creeping lilyturf
Creeping lilyturf (Liriope spicata) is an herbaceous flowering plant native to East Asia. It is commonly used in landscaping for ground cover. Blackish berries develop on this plant in fall.
Liriope minor
Monkey grass
Rhizome is short and grows with a long toothpick beside it. The hair root is elongated. The leaves are linear roots are 10 to 20 cm high and 2 to 3 mm wide and the flowering period from the root to the outside is from summer to fall. From between the rooted leaves let the flower stems which are shorter than the leaves and have a height of 10 to 15 cm stand upright add inflorescences to the top of them and sparsely place small flowers. The flowers are light purple or white have a short floral pattern of 2 to 3 mm in length and bloom upward. There are six flower pieces and they are oblong and flat open. There are 6 stamens the yarn is thick and the cocoon is long and yellow. The ovary has three upper rooms each with two ovules. The style is cylindrical and has a small stigma. After the flower small seeds ripen from the fruit and mature. The seeds are black are 4 to 6 mm in diameter and look like fruits. It resembles that of the genus Genus but the leaves are softer than the genus beard and the inflorescence is not bent and stands upright. In addition the seeds are blue but the seeds are black and can be distinguished.
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue'
A cultivar of Lilyturf, also known as monkey grass, big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue' is named for the small, lilac-colored blossoms that appear in late summer, followed in winter by round, shiny black berries. The appearance of its flowers are surprising given this cultivar's name, 'Big Blue'! Its appealing appearance and low care requirements make it a popular lawn substitute.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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