Monkey Grass Seeds (Liriope muscari) | Lilyturf

Create a leafy border along pathways or soften the edge of a garden bed with monkey grass, Liriope muscari. Also known as lilyturf, this grass-like perennial combines green, arching foliage with violet-blue summer flower spikes. Grow it in groups for a textured edging, as a groundcover or in containers.

Plant Highlights

• Plant type: Grass-like ornamental perennial.
• Foliage: Green leaves that can remain evergreen in mild conditions; foliage may brown during cold winters.
• Flowers: Violet-blue blooms in summer.
• Listed mature size: Approximately 6–12 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide, depending on growing conditions.
• Listed hardiness: USDA zones 5–11.
• Garden uses: Borders, pathway edging, groundcover and container planting.

Starting Lilyturf from Seed

1. Start seeds indoors in early spring using small pots filled with seed-starting mix.
2. Sow 1–2 seeds per intended plant and cover approximately 1/4 inch deep with soil or sand.
3. Keep the growing medium consistently moist, but not waterlogged, throughout germination.
4. Allow time for emergence. The listed germination window is 30–90 days, and seedlings may appear unevenly.
5. Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed.

Planting & Ongoing Care

• Light: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil with moderate moisture.
• Spacing: Set plants approximately 12–24 inches apart.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season, especially in extreme heat, to help establish roots. Established plants tolerate drier conditions.
• Seasonal maintenance: Remove old or damaged foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.
• Division: Established clumps can be divided every 2–3 years in early spring.

Packet Options

Choose a 10-seed or 25-seed packet from the available options. This listing is for seeds, not live plants. Growth and germination timing vary with conditions.