Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon' – Silver Dragon Lilyturf

Product Description

Silver Dragon Lilyturf is an attractive, evergreen, clumping groundcover with long, narrow, gracefully arching leaves beautifully striped in green, white and creamy silver. Its fine, flowing foliage creates a soft, elegant appearance and provides excellent colour contrast in garden beds, borders and containers.

This hardy, low-maintenance plant spreads gradually to form a dense carpet of attractive foliage. It is an excellent choice for borders, edging, mass planting and underplanting, and its cascading growth also makes it suitable for pots and raised planters.

Common Names

• Silver Dragon Lilyturf
• Silver Dragon Liriope
• Variegated Lilyturf
• Variegated Liriope
• Monkey Grass

Correct Botanical Name

Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon'

Product Details

• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial groundcover
• Foliage: Narrow, strap-like, arching leaves
• Colour: Green with white and creamy-silver variegation
• Growth Habit: Clumping and spreading
• Height: Approximately 20–30 cm
• Spread: Approximately 30–45 cm
• Flowers: Small spikes of lilac to lavender flowers, followed by dark berries

Benefits

• 🌿 Beautiful green-and-white variegated foliage
• 🌱 Evergreen groundcover
• 🌸 Attractive seasonal flowers
• 🪴 Suitable for containers and planters
• 🌳 Excellent edging and border plant
• 🌿 Ideal for mass planting
• ☀️ Performs in sun or partial shade
• 💧 Relatively low maintenance once established
• 🏡 Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Recommended Growing Medium & Compost

Silver Dragon Lilyturf performs best in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

Recommended:

• Good-quality potting soil or loamy garden soil
• Well-decomposed compost
• Organic matter to improve soil structure
• A well-draining growing medium for containers

Recommended Fertiliser

Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser during active growth to maintain healthy foliage and encourage vigorous establishment.

For Garden Mecca customers:

• Balanced slow-release fertiliser
• Mature compost as an organic soil conditioner
• Apply according to the manufacturer's recommended rate

Growing Conditions

• ☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
• 💧 Water: Moderate watering; keep evenly moist while establishing
• 🌱 Soil: Fertile and well drained
• 🌿 Growth: Clumping and gradually spreading
• ✂️ Maintenance: Remove old or damaged foliage to keep the plant neat