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Monkey Grass - Liriope spicata |
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FAMILY - Liliaceae CULTURE - Shade to sun FLOWER - Small clusters of pale violet to nearly white flowers borne on spikes, late summer FOLIAGE - Leaves grass-like, 15" long and 1/4 inches wide FORM - Clumps FRUIT - Berry-like, black GROWTH RATE - Moderate to rapid HARDINESS - Grown throughout the state MOISTURE - Medium PRUNING - Shear foliage in early spring before new growth emerges SIZE - To 15 inches in height, spreads rapidly SOIL - Slightly acid TEXTURE - Fine USE - Erosion control, borders; space 6-12 inches apart VARIETIES - "Franklin Mint" - large flower spikes NOTES - Highly competitive |
