Dwarf Lilyturf Grass Plant

Dwarf Lilyturf Grass

It can grow in clay, loamy or sandy soil but it should be well-draining and moist. Dwarf lilyturf grass does best in partial to full shade, but can tolerate full sun for a few hours. Water the plant regularly when the top layer of the soil becomes dry. It might need more watering if kept in direct sunlight. However, do not overwater the plant. Use a pot or container with drainage holes to let the excess water drain out. Feed it with compost or a slow-release fertilizer during spring and summer. You might need to repot this plant around once a year when it becomes pot-bound. Use one size bigger pot and a fresh potting mix while repotting it.

Native to Japanese and Korean woodlands, the plant features clumps of stemless leaves of dark green foliage color and tuberous roots. The flower color varies, allowing for variance when doing a mass planting strategically. Despite being rhizomatous, this plant type has a slow growth rate, forming arching clumps around 8″ to 12” inches tall and up to 1’ foot wide. Its grass-like foliage measures 3/16” inches wide.

It has tuberous roots with large stolons, giving it good stability.  While the leaves are narrower, the plant is very similar in appearance to Liriope. Perfect for use as both an evergreen ground cover and in zen or contemporary gardens, this plant is an excellent filler for the shadier areas of your property. It compliments rock gardens and makes an excellent edging for pathways. To achieve a Japanese feel, be sure to plant in irregularly-shaped clumps. Meanwhile, the Chinese use this plant for traditional medicine.

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Light – Dwarf lilyturf grass does best in part shade to full shade, but can tolerate full sun.  However, the plant remains hardy when exposed to temperatures of 0° to 10° degrees Fahrenheit (-18° to -12° C) for short periods of time.

Water – Grass should be watered weekly, with additional water given in extreme heat or when planted in containers for its water needs.

Soil – Cover with a layer of soil and pat down, then water until moist.

Plant Tip – Due to the grass like nature of this plant, it is low maintenance. However, be warned the shoots and roots can slowly take over a garden if not trimmed back or otherwise blocked (such as using submerged planters to restrict root spreading).