Aztec Lily-Turf

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Common Name:	Aztec Lily-Turf
Scientific Name:	Liriope muscari 'Aztec'
Other Name(s):	Aka Monkey Grass
Category:	Grass
Habit:	Herbaceous perennial
Bloom Color:	Violet-purple flowers
Bloom Season:	Late summer
Fruit Description:	Flowers give way to blackish berries which often persist into winter
Foliage Description:	Features clumps of strap-like, arching, glossy, dark green leaves (to 1 in. wide)
Height of Plant:	1-1 1/2 ft.
Spread of Plant:	3/4-1 ft.
Hardiness:	USDA Zones 5-10
Light Requirements:	Full sun to part shade
Water Usage:	Medium
Native Range:	China, Taiwan, Japan
Maintenance:	Low
Photographer:	Richard Buggeln
Location:	Fountain Garden