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Liriope muscari
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Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Genus: Liriope
Species: L. muscari
Binomial name
Liriope muscari
(Decne.) L.H.Bailey
Synonyms
L. platyphylla F.T.Wangenh.&Tang.
Liriope muscari is a species of low, herbaceous flowering plants from East Asia. Common names in English include big blue lilyturf, lilyturf, border grass, and monkey grass. It is a perennial with grass-like evergreen foliage and lilac-purple flowers which produce single seeded berries on a spike in the fall.
Contents1 Botany2 Uses2.1 Cultivation2.2 Propagation2.3 Problems3 References4 Other online resources Botany
It is a understory plant in China, Japan, and Korea occurring in shady forests at elevations of 330 to 4600 feet (100-1400 meters).[1]
It is a tufted, grass-like perennial which typically grows 12-18 inches (30 to 45 cm) tall and features clumps of strap-like, arching, glossy, dark green leaves (to 1/2 inch wide (1.3 cm)). [2]Clumps slowly expand by short stolons to a width of about 1 foot (30 cm), but plants do not spread aggressively. Roots are fibrous, often with terminal tubers. The small, showy flower occur on erect spikes withtiered whorls of dense, white to violet-purple flowers rising above theleaves in late summer. Flowers resemble those of grape hyacinth (Muscari),which is the origin of the species name. Flowers develop into blackish berries which often persist into winter. Lilyturf is deer resistant. There is considerable variation in leaf color and size among a number ofrecognized cultivars.
Distinguishing species in the genus Liriope is difficult at best, and mistaken identity occurs in commercial nurseries.[3] Lilyturf is distinguished from creeping lilyturf (Liriope spicata), the other most common species in the genus, by its fibrous root system (in contrast to the rhizomatousroot system of creeping lilyturf), its more prominent flower spike extending above the leaves (creeping lilyturf has a shorter spike more within leaves), and its generally wider and longer leaves when compared to creeping lilyturf. Uses
The roots, which often have fleshy tubers near their tip, are used in traditional Chinese medicine.[1]
Landscape uses include borders (along sidewalks, trails, driveways, shrubbery, and trees) and mass plantings as a groundcover. Lilyturf can be established on steep slopes where erosion control is needed. Minimal maintenance is required.
Being an easy plant to grow, it is one of the most popular groundcovers in the southeastern United States and areas with a similar climate, and is commonly used in landscaping in temperate climates as border plants and groundcover. Cultivation
The species is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils infull sun to part shade. Ideal conditions are moist, fertile soils with partial shade. However, lilyturf tolerates wide range of light and soil conditions. Lilyturf is also tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought. The evergreen foliage often turns brown in late winter; old foliage can be cut back or mowed at a high setting before new shoots appear early spring. Lilyturf is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 10. It might be grown in zone 5 in sheltered locations or if protected during severe winter weather. Propagation
Liriope muscari seeds.
The plant is difficult to reproduce from seed due to several factors. [4] The fruit's pulp contains phenolic compounds which inhibit germination, and thus needs to be removed to promote germination. In addition, seeds have a morphological dormancybecause embryo is not fully developed when fruit ripen; a period of warm stratification is required to complete maturation. Lastly, the seeds do not store well. Cleaned seeds can be sown outdoors after the fruit ripen in early fall, recognizing that germination will be slow thefollowing spring. Rapid germination can be promoted by warm, moist stratification of cleaned seed under dark conditions for 8 weeks at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) for optimum germination.[5]Stratified seeds can be started indoors or in a heated greenhouse during the dormant season or they may be sown outdoors after the threat of frost has passed.
Lilyturf is easily reproduced by dividing the root mass. The optimum time to do this is during the dormant season before onset of new growth.[3] Plants produced by division are identical to the mother plant; thus cultivar traits will be retained. Problems
No serious diseases or pests occur for cultivated Liriope muscari. Root rot (Pythium) has been reported. Anthracnose fungus sometimes causes reddish steaks in the leaves. Scale insects have been reported to cause unsightly reddish spots on leaves during late summer. Slugs and snails are occasional pests.[6]
Some people feel that lilyturf in the United States has been overusedas a landscaping plant and that suitable native plants can be used in its place.[7] Lilyturf is reported to have little wildlife value. References
^ a b Plants for a Future: Liriope muscari.^ Edward F. Gilman 1999. Liriope muscari. University of Florida: Cooperative Extension Service. Fact Sheet FPS 347.^ a b Mary C. Broussard. 2007. A Horticultural Study of Liriope and Ophiopogon: Nomenclature, Morphology and Culture. Louisiana State University. Dissertation. 129 p.^ John Jones; Sarah White. Seeds of Liriope muscari Require Warm Stratification for Germination. University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture.^ T.Shimomura, T. Kondo 2000. Seed Germination and Polyembryony of some Liliaceae Ground Covers Native to Japan. Horticulturae 517.^ JayDeputy. 1999. Liriope, the “Other” Mondo Grass. College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manona: Cooperative Extension Service.^ Go Native: Dwarf gamma grass vs Liriope. Other online resources
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Scientific
Name name COMMOM
NAME LOTS OF 10 LOTS OF 100 LOTS OF 1000
Archontophoenix cunninghamii Illawarra suburb collection BANGALOW PIGGERBEAN PALM $5 $25 $200
Beaucarnea recurvata PONYTAIL PALM $7 $40 $300
BRACHYCHITONACERIFOLIUS FLAME TREE $15 $50 BRACHYCHITON DISCOLOR PINK FLOWERS $15 $50 chamaEdorea atrovirens CASCADE PALM $6 $30 $250
CLIVIA MINIATA $10 $90 CORDYLINE AUSTRALIAS CABBAGE TREE $5 $25 $150
Cordyline purpura RED CORDYLINE $5 $25 $150
cordyline rubra $5 $25 cordyline sword leaf $5 $25 DIANELLA CAERULEA FLAX LILLY $5 $25 $150 QTY 10 QTY 100 Q
DIANELLA TASMANICA FLAX LILLY $5 $25 $150
DRACENEA DRACO DRAGON TREE $10 DORYANTHUS EXCELSA $25 DYPSIS DECARYI TRIANGLE PALM $10 $45 $350
HOWEA BELMOREANA CURLEY KENTIA $15 $60 $500
HOWEA FORSTERIANA KENTIA PALM $15 $50 $450
KNIPHOFIA UVARIA RED HOT POCKER $5 $25 $150
LERIOPE MUSCARI $5 $25 $200
LOMANDRA LONGIFOLIA MATT RUSH BLUE COSTAL + GREEN $5 $20 $150
Livistona australIas Cabbage palm $7 $50 $150
PhorMium purpurea NZ FLAX RED $5 $20 $150
PhorMium tenax green GREEN $5 $20 $150
PHORMIUM VERIGARTUM GREEN VERIGATION Phoenix robelLini DWARF DATE $10 $25 $150
RADEKMACHEKA SINILA ASIAN BELL TREE $25 SYAGRASROMANZOFFIANIUM COCCOS QUEEN PALM $5 $20 $150
TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI WINDMILL PALM $5 $25 $
WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA FAT TRUNK COTTON PAL $5 $25 $150
WODYETIA BIFURCARTA FOXTAIL PALM $20 $150 XANTHORRHOEA AUSTRALIS GRASS TREE $10 $90 XANTHORRHOEA GLAUCA BLUE GRASS TREE $10 $80 SEED LIST JUNE 12
Scientific name Common name 100g 500 g 1000 10000
Archontophoenix alexandre alex $8 $12 $18 $150
Anigozanthos manglesii Kangaroo paw $12 Araucaria bidwillii Bunya nut $15 Archontophoenix cunnighamii Illawarra suburb collection Bangalow palm $8 $12 $18 $150
Arenga engleri Fromosa $60 Brachychiton acerifolius Flame tree $20 $70 $60 $500
Brachychiton discolor Pink flower $25 $80 $70 $600
Beaucarnea recurvata Pony tail $15 $120
Butia capitata Wine or jelly $30 $
Carpenteria accumalata carpy $10 $25 $35 Casuarina littoralis sheoak $10 $90
Chamaedorea attrovirens Cascade palm $25 $200
Cordyline australias Green giant $6 $12 $18 $120
Cordyline rubra Cordyline purpurea Red giant $20 $180
Dianella carrulea $20 $150
Dianella tasmanica $20 $150
Dictosperma album Princess palm $10 $18 $25 Dypsis lutcens Golden cane Dypsis decarii triangle $12 $35 $60 $
DORYANTHUS EXCELSA GYMEA LILLY $25 Hardenbergia violacea $20 Howea belmoriana Curly palm $20 $60 $100 Howea forsteriana kentia $90 KNIPHOFIA UVARIA Red hot pocker $20 $120
LERIOPE MUSCARI $25 $200
Livistona australias Cabbage palm $30 Livistona decipiens $30 Lomandra longifolia blu +green Matt rush $25 $200
Macrozamia comuniss Burawang cycad $300 Nandina domestica Sacred bamboo $20 Dypsis lutecens Golden cane $8 $15 $22 $180
Hyphorbe verschifeltii spindle $8 $18 $30 Phormium purpurea Red flax $15 $120
Phormium verigated green/red Verigated flax $15 $120
Phoenix robellini Dwarf date palm $15 $120
RADEKMACHEKA SINILA ASIAN BELL TREE $25 Sabel casuraina $10 $18 $25 Sabal palmetto $20 Strelitzia nicollai Giant bird $90 Trachycarpus fortunei Windmill palm $40 Stralitzia regenea Bird of paradise Syzizium austale Lilly pilly eat $12 $25 $30 Thrinax parviflora $8 $15 $20 Roystonea oleracea Royal palm $8 $12 $18 $150
Washintonia filaferia cotton $6 $10 $15 $120
Xanthorrhoea australis Grass tree $50 Xanthorrhoeae glauca blue form Blue leaf Grass tr $100 Washingtonia robusta Thick blue cotton $35 Wodyetia bifrucarpa foxtail $150