Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'
Monroe white lilyturf
Garden selection; species native to China, Japan, and Taiwan
Overview
Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' is the white-flowered form of lilyturf, growing 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) tall and wide. Pure white flowers in dense grape-hyacinth-like spikes appear in August and September — brightening shaded areas where the violet-blue of 'Big Blue' might not read as well. The white spikes are more visible in deep shade than purple ones. Same extreme adaptability as 'Big Blue': any light level, any soil, drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant. The white and blue forms can be alternated for a two-tone liriope edging. Same clumping habit, evergreen foliage, and annual shearing requirement. Dark berries follow the flowers. Mildly toxic. Deer avoid the foliage.
Native Range
The species Liriope muscari is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. 'Monroe White' is a garden selection for white flower color.Suggested Uses
Used alongside 'Big Blue' for a two-tone edging, in deep shade where white reads better than purple, and in all the same applications as 'Big Blue'. The white alternative for brightening dark areas.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height1' - 1'6"
Width/Spread1' - 1'6"
Reaches mature size in approximately 2 years
Colors
Bloom Information
Detailed Descriptions
Flower Description
Pure white, in dense grape-hyacinth-like spikesFoliage Description
Dark green, narrow, arching, grass-like, glossyGrowing Conditions
Sun Requirements
Requires 2-8 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
Plant in sun to full shade. Any soil. Shear all foliage to 3 inches in late February–March. Mildly toxic.Pruning
Shear all foliage to 3 inches in late February–March.Pruning Schedule
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early spring
Container Growing
✓ Suitable for container growing
Minimum container size: 3 gallons