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| Category: Grass-like |
| Family: Liliaceae (Lilies) |
| Origin: Asia, East (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White'] |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' (White Lily Turf) - 'Monroe White' forms mounds of narrow dark green leaves up to 14-16 inch long. It is evergreen and slowly spreads by rhizomes. Late spring into early summer 8 inch long pure white spires rise above the foliage and brighten any shaded area. This is a wonderful choice for a low maintenance ground cover, border or for erosion control on banks and slopes and is perfect for using around the base of trees where roots will not permit grass to grow. Although evergreen, cutting foliage back hard in early spring (before new growth emerges) assures a clean clump throughout the summer. Can be divided and transplanted most any time of the year. Very easy to grow. Works well in full sun (coastal) to shade with regular to occasional watering. This plant is hardy below 0 °F and is recommended down to USDA Zone 5. This plant was selected by Atlanta nurseryman, W.L. Monroe and introduced into the nursery trade in 1957. The name for the genus comes from Greek mythology as Liriope was a Naiad Nymph loved by the River-god Kephisos (Cephisus) with the name coming from 'leirion', another Greek name for the Narcissus flower or a flower related to Narcissus. Liriope was also the mother of the boy Narkissos, who was transformed into his self-named flower and became the root of the word narcissistic. We grew this nice Liriope from 2006 until 2011.
The information about Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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