Lilyturf (Liriope spicata) although neither a true grass nor a lily. This grass-like perennial with clumps of arching, green leaves (we have the variegated) is used in the garden as a ground cover. Spikes of tiny violet-blue flowers appear in late summer. I read that there’s no groundcover known to humankind that’s as successful as liriope. It prevents erosion on even the steepest hillsides, it survives wet or bone dry conditions, and doing all that in full sun or deep shade. You can yank it roughly out of the ground and cram it back into the ground and it won’t complain! It’s also deer proof. Yet, I’m not sure about those banana slugs, I’ll keep you posted.
Published by Amy on: Dec 1, 2015
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Magical!