Monroe's White Lilyturf

Monroe's White Lilyturf (Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White')

Monroe's White Lilyturf is a clumping, evergreen groundcover with arching, glossy green blades and elegant, pure white flower spikes in late summer to early fall; shade-tolerant and durable, it carpets borders, paths, and foundation beds with refined texture.

Distinctive Features

Dense, fountain-like tufts provide year-round cover, while upright white blooms rise above the foliage and attract pollinators; clumping habit stays tidy compared with running lilyturf types.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun with afternoon shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil; amend clay to improve aeration.
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates brief dry spells once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 10 to 16 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide per clump.
• Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall.
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, about 6.0 to 7.2.

Ideal Uses

• Groundcover: Mass in drifts for weed-suppressing, evergreen cover.
• Shade Border: Threads light color through hostas, ferns, and heucheras.
• Foundation Planting: Neat clumps soften edges around buildings and paths.
• Container Accent: Reliable foliage and white bloom for shaded pots.
• Erosion Control: Fibrous roots help stabilize gentle slopes.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly the first season; thereafter irrigate during extended dry periods.
• Pruning: Shear or comb old foliage in late winter before new growth emerges.
• Fertilizing: Top-dress with compost in spring or apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer if growth is light.
• Mulching: 1 to 2 in organic mulch to conserve moisture and limit weeds, keeping mulch off crowns.
• Notes: Generally deer and rabbit resistant; divide clumps every 3 to 4 years to maintain vigor and density.

Why Choose Monroe's White Lilyturf?

• Evergreen Structure: Year-round texture in shade gardens.
• Bright Blooms: Clean white spikes illuminate low-light sites.
• Clumping Habit: Tidy mounds without spreading aggressively.
• Versatile Placement: Equally effective in beds, borders, and containers.
• Easy Care: Minimal pruning and modest water once established.

Plant in amended, well-drained soil with afternoon shade and simple seasonal grooming for lasting, elegant cover and luminous blooms.