Lilyturf

Liriope graminifolia

Native to:
China, Philippines, Taiwan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Liriope
Species:
Liriope graminifolia
USDA Symbol:
LIGR13

Growth Characteristics

Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
violet, purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cold stratification. Division is the more common propagation method.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI