Monkey Grass Liriope Muscari is a herbaceous perennial native to Asia. Monkey
Grass seeds can be started indoors in early spring, and also commonly called
Lilyturf, Blue Lilyturf, and Border Grass, Liriope Muscari is a tufted,
tuberous-rooted, grass-like perennial with attractive evergreen foliage and
upright, showy flower spikes of dense, violet-purple flowers that rise above
the strap-like, arching, glossy, dark-green leaves in late summer.
Monkey Grass makes a superb grassy ground cover for shaded areas of the
landscape. When planted in mass Lilyturf is great as a ground cover or edging
plant, but for accent small group planting is recommended. This ornamental
grass is also popular choice for rock and woodland gardens, containers, edging
for paths or walkways. Liriope Muscari seeds germinate faster if warm, moist
stratification is applied prior sowing.
_PLANT PROFILE_
Season: Perennial
Height: 6-12 Inches
Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
Environment: Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Average/Moist well-drained
USDA Zones: 5-11
_PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS_
Sow Indoors: Early Spring (2-3 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Fall
Seed Depth: 1/4 Inch
Germination Time: 30-90 Days