{"product_id":"liriope-muscari-variegata","title":"Liriope muscari 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrighten shady corners with the graceful, arching foliage of \u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata.' Each finely edged blade, striped in creamy white, brings a touch of light and contrast to garden beds, borders, and pathways. In late summer, soft lavender flower spikes—resembling Grape Hyacinths—rise above the leaves, followed by shiny, black berries that linger into winter. Evergreen in milder regions, this dependable, clump-forming perennial provides year-round interest. Use it to create soft drifts beneath shrubs, define paths, or add brightness to shaded foundations. Whether used as a ground cover or edging plant, 'Variegata' weaves effortlessly through the garden with low-maintenance charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiriope\u003c\/em\u003e is a small genus of herbaceous, perennial plants native to parts of Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. There are two primary species that are widely cultivated—\u003cem\u003eL. muscari\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eL. spicata\u003c\/em\u003e—both known for their  grasslike foliage and spike-like clusters of purple to lavender flowers in late summer. While both species are tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, they prefer partial to full shade and are especially useful in shaded areas and under trees where grass may struggle. Both species can also tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Plants are low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established. \u003cem\u003eL. spicata\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Creeping Liriope, spreads by underground rhizomes and can quickly form a dense mat of ground cover, making it useful as a lawn replacement and for erosion control on slopes. \u003cem\u003eL. muscari\u003c\/em\u003e, known as Lilyturf, has slightly broader leaves than \u003cem\u003eL. spicata\u003c\/em\u003e cultivars and forms dense clumps that expand slowly via above-ground stolons. Its tidy growth habit makes it useful in garden beds, as an edging plant, along pathways, and in rock gardens and containers. It can also be used for erosion control and to create a ground cover when planted en masse. \u003cem\u003eL. muscari\u003c\/em\u003e plants typically produce shiny, non-edible black berries, after flowering, that persist into winter, adding to their ornamental appeal. Both species are evergreen in Zones 7-10 and are semi-evergreen in Zones 5-6, where winter-damaged foliage may be cut back or mowed in late winter to early spring before new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing Liriope, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979143823513,"sku":"0033110-F","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/25654.jpg?v=1782073805","url":"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/products\/liriope-muscari-variegata","provider":"White Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}