Lilyturfs, also known as Spider grasses
Lilyturfs thrives in partial to full shade and requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. A special care point is cutting back the foliage in early spring to stimulate new growth and maintain a neat appearance.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
9-11
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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) 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.
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.
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' 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.
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