Liriope muscari 'Okina' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
lilyturf 'Okina'
lilyturf 'Okina' RHS
Herbaceous Perennial

'Okina' is an evergreen, tuberous perennial forming a dense clump of narrow, arching, leathery leaves. These emerge almost pure white in spring, taking on green stripes and mottles through summer, becoming dark green by autumn. Small, violet-purple flowers in dense, upright spikes to 30cm are produced in late summer and early autumn, followed by black berries

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Liriope are evergreen herbaceous perennials forming compact clumps or spreading patches of arching, linear leaves and dense spikes or racemes of small globose flowers, followed by black berries
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade; can tolerate drought once established. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Garden edging
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Cut old leaves down to the ground in spring to encourage fresh foliage

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free