10 Live Bare Roots Variegated Monkey Grass Liriope muscari Variegata Landscape
Variegated Monkey Grass, also known as Liriope muscari 'Variegata', is a clump-forming perennial treasured for its arching, grass-like leaves edged in creamy white and green. This reliable groundcover brings year-round texture and soft contrast to borders, walkways, and shaded garden beds.
Ideal for edging, mass planting, and container growing, it produces spikes of small lavender blooms in late summer that develop into dark berries. It tolerates a range of conditions once settled and requires minimal upkeep.
Species: Liriope muscari
Variety: Variegata
Type: Perennial groundcover
Plant_Habit: Clump-forming, arching grassy foliage
Sun: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun
Soil: Well-draining, moist, organically rich soil
Zones: 6-10
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 10-12 inches apart
Notes: Bare roots should be planted promptly and kept evenly moist while establishing.