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Ornamental And Liriope Grass For Everyone

By Nancy Mitchell


Of the many types of decorative plants that can be used to add color and beauty to a yard or outdoor area, liriope is one of the most popular. The qualities of this plant genus include the fact that it grows low to the ground, it looks similar to common types of grasses, and it also flowers. The genus is known to have originated in different parts of South and Southeast Asia and is the ideal pick for many people who are looking for ornamental and liriope grass.

Many people are familiar with the Greek god Narcissus, who is famous for looking into a pond, seeing his own reflection, and falling in love with it, leading to his own demise of drowning. Fewer people know the name of this god's mother, who was a nymph born of river gods. It is from this spirit of nature that the genus of liriope gets its name.

It is not always easy to know the correct way to pronounce Liriope. Depending on the region, people say it differently, but most experts will be able to understand what you're talking about. Other common names are monkey grass, spider grass, and lilyturf, even though it is not related to the lily and is not in the same genus as grasses.

People who have these grasses in their yards enjoy watching their flowers start to bloom right around the time that summer is ending. Violet and blue are the most common color combinations for these flowers. There are plenty of varieties now too for those who want to add something flashy to their garden.

It is not hard to find a big selection of these types of grasses at most stores and nurseries, or even by shopping online. Since the demand has grown, most people have them in stock and are ready to provide whatever the customer is looking for. Ornamentals are considered any grasses or similar plants that are planted because of their decorative value.

The people who are really benefitting from these types of grasses are the ones who live in areas that get extremely cold at different times of the year. It can be hard for people living in those harsh areas to find something that can live in their yard that they won't have to replace constantly when it inevitably dies. Ornamentals are so popular because of their ability to survive in these climates.

Although they are referred to as grasses, these plants are often not even in the same family as ordinary types of grasses. The reason why so many people refer to them this way is because they have similar physical properties to the common plant. Prime examples of these are cat-tails, rushes, and sedges.

Most plants in this category are perennial. This means that they are dormant in the fall and winter. There are also a few that are annuals, meaning the plant's life cycle is completed in a year.




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