Monkey Grass Seed - Ornamental

Start growing Monkey Grass (Liriope muscari) seeds to add a beautiful border or edging to your landscape. Known as Lily Turf, this grass boasts evergreen foliage and striking violet blue flowers in the summer. Use it as a ground cover or in containers for a versatile and popular ornamental plant.
How To Grow Monkey Grass From Ornamental Grass Seeds: Start Lily Turf seeds indoors in the early spring. Use small pots filled with seed starting mix. Place the ornamental grass seeds onto the soil and cover 1/4 inch with sand or soil and keep the seeds moist. Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures have warmed and frost danger has passed. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage from Liriope muscari before new leaves emerge. Divide Monkey Grass clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Mow in early spring to remove old foliage. Lilyturf will tolerate drier conditions once established.
Grass Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5 - 11
Height: 6 - 12 inches
Width: 12 - 24 inches
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Color: Blue
Fall Color: Foliage may turn brown with cold winters
Soil Requirement: Average, medium, well-drained soil
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Moisture Requirements: Requires weekly watering during extreme heat for first year
Planting Directions
Temperature: Sow at max 41F - germination irregular
Average Germ Time: 30 - 90 days
Light Required: No
Depth: 1/4"
Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 24 inches