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Plant Profile: Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof'

Names

Silvery Sunproof Liriope

  • Photo of Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' (Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof's)

Phonetic Spelling:lir-RYE-oh-pee mus-KAR-ee

Genus:Liriope

Species:muscari

Family:Asparagaceae

'Silvery Sunproof' is a striking variety of Lilyturf, characterized by its vividly variegated leaves adorned with silvery stripes and delicate lavender blooms. The plant features slender, grass-like foliage that can reach heights and widths of 15 to 18 inches, offering durability throughout the seasons. Its evergreen leaves ensure visual appeal year-round, while the light variegation brightens up shaded areas in the garden. Unlike other Liriope species, this cultivar thrives best in full sunlight.

Lilyturf is a perennial, clump-forming broadleaf evergreen belonging to the Asparagaceae family, which includes asparagus. The term 'liriope' is derived from New Latin, named after a nymph from Roman mythology. Although it may resemble ornamental grasses, it is not classified as a true grass.

This plant prefers well-drained soils that are acidic to neutral and can flourish in full sun to partial shade. While it can endure nearly full shade, its growth will be slower, and the leaves may become elongated.

Lilyturf is a low-maintenance option that produces spikes of purple flowers in late summer, which are succeeded by nearly black berries. During its first year, it requires consistent watering to keep the soil moist, but once established, it needs minimal additional irrigation. It is a light feeder and benefits from the application of a slow-release or organic fertilizer in early spring. To keep the plant looking its best, trim back the foliage each February before new growth emerges.

Lilyturf is versatile and can be used for edging, in rock gardens, containers, woodland areas, along pathways, or as ground cover. It is drought-resistant, tolerant of deer, moderately salt-tolerant, and serves as a suitable alternative to traditional lawns, especially in areas with light foot traffic.

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**Pests, Diseases, and Other Plant Issues:** This cultivar is resistant to both insects and diseases.

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Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Feature Summary

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Tags

#evergreen
#drought tolerant
#easy to grow
#cut flowers
#lawn alternative
#showy leaves
#variegated leaves
#low maintenance
#slopes
#cottage garden
#mass planting
#year-round interest
#cpp
#edging
#deer resistant
#asian garden
#border front
#walkway planting
#foot traffic tolerant
#container plants

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Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Feature Summary

Fruit
fruit a blue-black berry
Black
Blue
Flowers
Racemes of pale violet-purple flowers are produced in late summer.
Purple/Lavender
Leaves
leaves narrow and grass-like with yellow to white margins.
Green
White
Gold/Yellow
Variegated
Poisonous to Humans
caution due to its relationship with known toxic plants
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Poisonous
Ground Cover
Spreading
Clumping
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
12 inches-3 feet
Less than 12 inches
Landscape
Cutting Garden
Rock Garden
Cottage Garden
Asian Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Drought
Deer
Insect Pests
Rabbits
Diseases
Container
Walkways
Slope/Bank

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Fruit

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Fruit Description

fruit a blue-black berry

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Fruit Type

Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Fruit Color

grass
Black
grass
Blue

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Flowers

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Flower Description

Racemes of pale violet-purple flowers are produced in late summer.

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Flower Color

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Purple/Lavender

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Leaves

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Leaf Description

leaves narrow and grass-like with yellow to white margins.

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Leaf Color

spa
Gold/Yellow
spa
Green
spa
Variegated
spa
White

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Poisonous to Humans

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Poison Symptoms

caution due to its relationship with known toxic plants

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Poison Toxic Principle

Unknown

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Poison Severity

High
Low
Medium

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Causes Contact Dermatitis

No
Yes

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Poison Part

Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Attributes

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Whole Plant Traits

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Cultural Conditions

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Stem

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' Landscape

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland