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Liriope
Also called Monocotyledon, Monocots
Liriope is a genus of low, grass-like flowering plants from East and Southeast Asia, grown mainly as a landscape groundcover, especially Liriope muscari (lilyturf). It is not a true grass or a lily; the entry covers the genus and its commonly grown members.
Liriope is a genus of low, grass-like flowering plants from East and Southeast Asia.
Some species are often used in landscaping in temperate latitudes. It may be called "lilyturf" in North America, although it is neither a true grass (family Poaceae) nor a lily (genus Lilium). In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Convallarioideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae). Like many lilioid monocots, it was once classified with lilies in the family Liliaceae; it has also been placed in the former family Convallariaceae. The genus was named for the nymph Liriope of Greek mythology.
Liriope muscari is perhaps most widespread in cultivation and is considered appropriate for USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10.
Spikes of tiny violet-blue flowers appear in late summer, and will be more prolific with a dose or two of fertilizer early in the season. A number of variegated varieties are now available to add golden or silver flashes of color to shady situations.
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