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Liliaceae
Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof'
Big Blue Lilyturf, Silvery Sunproof Lilyturf
The leaves of the 'Silvery Sunproof' are dark green with gold edges that become near-white with age or in sun. A grass-like evergreen perennial, lilyturf originates from the forests of eastern Asia. It has long and blade-like leaves that grow in lax, fountain-like, spreading clumps. This selection has dense spikes of lilac flowers that appear in late summer. These are followed by black berry-like fruits that appear in fall and are eaten and spread by birds.
Lilyturf grows best in good soil with average moisture but tolerates poor soils and dry conditions. One of its greatest benefits is its shade tolerance. It grows readily in partial or full shade and creates a good groundcover under trees. The evergreen leaves can appear weather beaten with time. When this happens it is best to shear or mow plants back in fall or early spring to allow new fresh leaves to emerge. It spreads vegetatively and creates a dense clump. It may self-sow, but it isn't as invasive as the similar-looking Muscari spicata.
9 - 1
5 - 9
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Late Summer, Early Fall
Eastern Asia
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought, Soil Compaction
Medium
Drought Tolerant
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Purple
Dark Blue, Black
White, Light Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Striped/Striated
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
No
Single
Yes
Fine
Glossy
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
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