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Liriope muscari 'Variegata'

I was delighted to see that the lilyturf, also known as monkey grass, which is really Liriope muscari 'Variegata',  is blooming now.

This tough as nails plant survived the Drought of '12, partial shade, neglect, squirrels and did I mention virtually no rain for three months?

I was curious about its botanical family, so I looked it up.  I love how I can look this