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Lilyturf

How to identify Lilyturf (Ophiopogon jaburan)

Lilyturf, also known as Giant lilyturf, Liriope gigantea

Lilyturf is a perennial evergreen that forms dense clumps, reaching heights of 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm) with dark green, flexible, and slender leaves that can grow up to 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) in length. These leaves often display an elegant arch. During spring and summer, it produces delicate white nodding flowers, each about half an inch long, on one-sided spikes that are roughly 2 feet (60 cm) tall. The blooms elegantly arch over the foliage and contrast sharply with the plant's dark green leaves, enhancing its ornamental appeal.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Lilyturf

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Dense clumps of slender dark green leaves up to 24 inches long.

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Elegant arching of leaves with white half-inch flowers on 2-foot spikes.

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Lilyturf and Their Similar Plants

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Dwarf lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) is an evergreen perennial plant native to China, Japan, India, and Vietnam. Dwarf lilyturf is grown for ornamental ground cover and sometimes sold for commercial aquariums. It has been used in traditional Chinese mysticism rituals.
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Black mondo grass vs. Lilyturf: What's The Difference?
A popular ornamental plant, black mondo grass adds year-round interest to gardens. It produces delicate flowers in the summer and berries in the fall, but it’s the dark-colored foliage that makes the plant stand out. The foliage also changes color according to the amount of light it receives. If grown in full shade, the leaves turn a lighter color.
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Himalayan lily turf vs. Lilyturf: What's The Difference?
Himalayan lily turf is a slow-growing evergreen grass that can be found at elevations of 1500 to 3000 m from the Himalayas (hence the common name) to Southeastern China. This elegant grass blooms lovely white flowers from late spring to mid-summer.
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Dwarf lilyturf 'Nana' vs. Lilyturf: What's The Difference?
The dwarf lilyturf 'Nana' is a dwarf ground cover that is a sport of the lilyturf. Often used as a ground cover, this cultivar is low maintenance and does not need to be mowed. Unlike most grass, the dwarf lilyturf 'Nana' also has flowers and berries.
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Lilyturf 'Nigrescens' vs. Lilyturf: What's The Difference?
Lilyturf 'Nigrescens' gets its name from its purple-black leaves which offer plenty of ornamental appeal and contrast markedly with the green foliage of its parent. It has a spreading nature that makes it an ideal groundcover. Its shade tolerance makes it a useful underplanting plant. This award-winning hybrid is salt tolerant, so it is well-suited to coastal gardens.
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Key Facts About Lilyturf

Attributes of Lilyturf
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Color
White
Purple
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Lilyturf

Family
Asparagus
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Species
Lilyturf (Ophiopogon jaburan)
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Distribution Map of Lilyturf

Lilyturf is native to temperate regions of East Asia. Its growth has spread, through cultivation, to various parts of the world where gardeners value it for ornamental purposes. Although lilyturf finds its origins in Asia, it is now additionally nurtured in a multitude of regions beyond its indigenous range.
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