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Liriope platyphylla
Also Known As
- Wide-leaf Monkey Grass
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 26"-48"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Liriope platyphylla plant details
Liriope platyphylla is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features grassy texture. Does well in acidic soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Liriope platyphylla
- Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 26 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Liriope platyphylla
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic
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Gardening facts about Liriope platyphylla plant
How to Grow Liriope platyphylla
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Soil Needs
- acidic
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Fruit
- black
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Liriope for your garden
aka Liriope 'Okina', Frosted Monkey Grass, Lily Turf
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 8"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Liriope 'Pamela Harper', Pamela Harper Lily Turf
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Border Grass, Lily Turf
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 18"
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
aka Big Blue Lily Turf
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-11
Size
Height: 12"-15"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Majestic Lily Turf
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-16"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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