Liriope Muscari Gold Band is a variegated Lily Turf grown in zones 5-10. Its green leaves have gold borders and it blooms with dense lavender spikes in mid-summer.
Liriope Muscari John Burch Lily
Liriope Muscari 'John Burch' Lily, also known as John Burch Lilyturf, is a beautiful and versatile evergreen groundcover that is known for its variegated leaves and its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. It is a member of the lily family (Liliaceae) and is native to Japan.
John Burch Lily typically grows to be 12-15 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide. It has a clumping habit of growth and narrow, strap-like leaves that are green with a creamy white border. The leaves are evergreen, meaning that they retain their color year-round.
John Burch Lily blooms in the late summer and early fall, producing dense spikes of small, violet-blue flowers. The flowers are about 1/2 inch in diameter and are borne on tall stems that rise above the foliage.
John Burch Lily is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant once established. John Burch Lily does not require much pruning, but it can be pruned in the spring to remove dead or damaged leaves.
John Burch Lily is a great choice for a variety of landscaping uses. It can be planted as a groundcover, in borders, or in containers. It can also be used to create an edging or to cover a slope. John Burch Lily is also a good choice for planting in urban areas because it is tolerant of pollution.
Here are some tips for growing John Burch Lily:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune in the spring to remove dead or damaged leaves.
John Burch Lily is a beautiful and versatile plant that is a great addition to any garden. It is easy to care for and can be used in a variety of ways.
Has ¾" wide, variegated leaf blades, green with gold borders. Variegation is best in part sun to sun. Blooms with dense, lavender flower spikes mid-Summer and they are followed by near black berries. Gold Band Liriope stays in clump form. It does not spread by rhizomes. Perfect for borders, edging and mixed beds. Also used for erosion control on banks, slopes, large bed plantings and in woodland gardens. Beautiful specimen plant as well.
- Full Sun â ‚¬ ¢ Partial Sun â ‚¬ ¢ Full Shade
- Height: 12-18 Inches
- Spread: 12-15 Inches
- Hardiness Zone: 5/6-11
- Heat Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
- Stays in clump form - no rhizomes
- Good choice for borders, edging
We cannot ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 8-11 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 1-3 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Mature width: | 1-3 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Plumbago auriculata 'Dark Blue' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
