Heat Tolerance: Unreliable in the low deserts, protect from afternoon sun in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade, blooms better with some sun
Origin: China and Japan
Growth Habits: Evergreen spreading perennial, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), 18 inches spread (45 cm)
Flowers: Purple or blue flowers
Watering Needs: Regular to moderate, ideally, keep moist but well drained
Propagation: Division in early spring, seeds in the fall. The seeds might be inferior to their parents
The Lilyturf has leathery grass-like leaves that bend graciously. The flowers come in summer and can be used as cut flowers. They are followed by blackish-blue berries. It makes a good border plant or ground cover in shady areas of the garden.
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