Grasses
Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Variegated lilyturf
Arching green leaves with creamy-white edges form compact, bright clumps, followed by violet-purple flower spikes in late summer. This lilyturf is useful for edging, containers and mass planting in partial shade. It is a grasslike perennial, not a true grass, and its foliage may brown during a cold winter.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part shade to shade; tolerates sun with moisture
- Mature size
- 12–18 in. tall × 12–24 in. wide
- Water
- Average; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness
- USDA 5–10
- Bloom
- Violet-purple spikes in late summer to fall.
Sizes & prices
- #1$12.99
- 4.5"Call for price
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Generally resistant; not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Tolerates dry soil after establishment.
- Wet soil
- Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Seasonal interest
- Habit
- Slowly expanding, clump-forming grasslike perennial.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Average, well-drained soil; prefers moisture and some shade in the Cincinnati area.
- Pruning
- Remove damaged old foliage in late winter before new growth.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.