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Liriope muscari ‘Ingwersen’ (Lily Turf)

Lily Turf 'Ingwersen', Blue Lily Turf 'Ingwersen', Monkey Grass 'Ingwersen', Liriope muscari 'Classic Blue'

Liriope Muscari Ingwersen, Ingwersen Lily Turf, Lily Turf 'Ingwersen', Blue Lily Turf 'Ingwersen', Monkey Grass 'Ingwersen', Purple flowers, Evergreen perennial,

Mostly grown for its attractive foliage, Liriope muscari ‘Ingwersen’ (Lily Turf) is an evergreen tuberous perennial forming a dense clump of narrow, arching, dark green, strappy leaves. Blooming in late summer, erect spikes of thickly clustered, small lavender flowers appear above the leaves. They resemble grape hyacinth (Muscari), hence the Latin name. Hardy and compact, Lily Turf is a popular, alluring plant, particularly handsome when grown in large swaths or undulating rivers. Liriope muscari can be used as a lawn grass substitute too. 

  • Grows up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm).
  • Performs best in light, moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates full shade, but will produce more elongated foliage and spread more slowly. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas.
  • Lily Turf is a wonderful edging plant for walks, paths, pool decks, narrow spaces and looks spectacular in mass plantings or as a ground cover. This is also an excellent choice for placing in front of shrubs or under trees for a fluffy effect.
  • Lily Turf is trouble-free: deer and rabbit resistant, heat, humidity and drought tolerant (once established), and is virtually disease and pest free.
  • Cut old leaves down to the ground in spring to encourage fresh foliage.
  • Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in spring or propagate by division in spring
  • Liriope muscari species is native to China, Taiwan, Japan.
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 10
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Asparagaceae
Genus Liriope
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 15" - 18"
(40cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Liriope spicata, Lily Turf, Creeping Liriope, Liriope koreana, Purple flowers, Evergreen perennial
Liriope Muscari Variegata, Lily Turf Variegata, Blue Lily Turf Variegata, Monkey Grass Variegata, Big blue Lilyturf, Purple flowers, Evergreen perennial, Variegated Foliage
Liriope Muscari Big Blue, Big Blue Lily Turf, Lily Turf 'Big Blue', Blue Lily Turf 'Big Blue', Monkey Grass 'Big Blue', Purple flowers, Evergreen perennial,
Liriope Muscari Gold Band, Lily Turf Gold Band, Blue Lily Turf Gold Band, Monkey Grass Gold Band, Big blue Lilyturf, Purple flowers, Evergreen perennial, Variegated Foliage
Liriope Muscari Royal Purple, Royal Purple Lily Turf, Lily Turf 'Royal Purple', Blue Lily Turf 'Royal Purple', Monkey Grass 'Royal Purple', Purple flowers, Evergreen perennial,
Liriope Muscari, Lily Turf, Blue Lily Turf, Monkey Grass, Big blue Lilyturf, Liriope platyphylla, Ophiopogon graminifolius, AGM Perennial, Purple flowers, Evergreen perennial

Recommended Companion Plants

Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens', Black Mondo, Black Mondo Grass, Black Lilyturf, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Dragon', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigra', Ophiopogon 'Black Dragon'
Ajuga Reptans 'Catlin's Giant', Bugle 'Catlin's Giant', Carpet Bugle 'Catlin's Giant', Ajuga reptans 'Macrophylla', Ajuga 'Catlins Giant', Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant', Carpetweed 'Catlin's Giant'
Colchicum Speciosum 'Atrorubens',Colchicum 'Atrorubens', Naked Ladies 'Atrorubens', Meadow Saffron 'Atrorubens', False Autumn Crocus 'Atrorubens', Hybrid Autumn Crocus, 'Atrorubens' Autumn Crocus, fall crocus, Autumn crocus, Crocus autumnale, pink flowering bulb, purple flowering bulb
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance', Autumn Fern 'Brilliance', Japanese Red Shield Fern 'Brilliance', Copper Shield Fern 'Brilliance', Shade plants, shade perennial, plants for shade, plants for wet soils
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 10
Heat Zones 1 - 11
Climate Zones 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Asparagaceae
Genus Liriope
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 15" - 18"
(40cm - 50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden
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