Botanical Name: Common Names:
Liriope muscari Silverstar Lilyturf, Lily Turf, Border Grass, Monkey Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Silverstar™ Liriope has delicate cream and green variegated foliage that looks almost silver from a distance. This Liriope would make a great garden feature when planted in a group, contrasting against other plants. Approximately 35cm high x 40cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes: Full sun to heavy shade. Tolerates frost and drought. Suited to a wide variety of soil types. Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). Use slow release fertiliser in spring if required. Like most Liriopes, the Silverstar™ plant benefits from being cut back once a year in winter to make way for fresh new growth. Images and information courtesy of Ozbreed.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, White, Variegated
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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