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Take the FFL Pledge!Liriope muscari 'Variegata' Variegated Lilyturf, Variegated Liriope
Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen
Release Date: 2/11/2024
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides an overview of the variegated lilyturf (Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’), a perennial ornamental grass known for its variegated leaves and violet-blue flowers. It details the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, growth rate, and leaf and flower features. The document also covers the plant’s preferred growing conditions, such as partial shade and well-drained soils, and its moderate tolerance to drought and salt spray. Additionally, it discusses the plant’s uses in landscaping, its propagation methods, and its resistance to pests and diseases. Original publication date October 1999.
About this Publication
This document is FPS-349, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Gilman, E. (2007). Liriope muscari “Variegata” Variegated Lilyturf, Variegated Liriope. EDIS, 2007(15). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp349-1999


