Thursday, January 4, 2018

Some Things To Know About Ornamental And Liriope Grass

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.

This plant gets its name from Greek mythology. A nymph with this same name was said to have given birth to the god Narcissus. It may have been simply the beautiful nature of this fairy that caused her name to be used for this plant.

Liriope's pronunciation varies from region to region, and there are also numerous different names for the plant that people use. One of the ironic names it has been given is lilyturf since this plant is not part of the genus that actual grasses are, and it is also technically not a lily. People also call this type of plant monkey grass or spider grass.

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.

There are plenty of people who are choosing to go with some of the many exciting and beautiful types of ornamentals that are available. These are getting easier and easier to find because they have grown immensely in popularity for people's gardens are lawns in recent years. These plants are considered any kinds of grasses that are used for decorative purposes.

It can be very hard to keep plants alive in a garden or yard when the weather is just too cold to support most types of plant life. That is why people who live in these types of climates are very enticed when they hear that ornamentals are among the hardier of plants like this. They can survive the cold seasons and even in regions that stay cold all the time.

Not all of the plants that fall into this category are necessarily grasses. Some have been given this name simply because they are similar to most grasses. Sedges, rushes, and cat-tails are all examples of these.

Perennial plants are known as the ones that don't stay active year-round. Rather, they store up energy for a dormant period in the fall and winter so that they can come back to life again in the early spring. This is how most plants that are considered ornamentals work, with a few exception of ones that are annuals, meaning they live for a year and then complete their life cycle.




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