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Liriope muscari 'Gold Banded'

Also Known As

  • Liriope muscari 'Gold Band'
  • Gold Banded Lily Grass

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

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Liriope muscari 'Gold Banded' plant details

Liriope muscari 'Gold Banded' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liriope muscari 'Gold Banded'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, mass-planting, naturalizing, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liriope muscari 'Gold Banded'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Excellent specimen! This tough, carefree clumper, 12-18", has nice wide blades with distinctive bright golden edges. Lavender flower spikes, part sun to shade – easy and evergreen.
With gold edges.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Liriope muscari 'Gold Banded' plant

How to Grow Liriope muscari 'Gold Banded'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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