Founded in 1996, Western Star Nurseries is a trusted wholesale plant marketplace for landscapers, developers and retail nurseries. We are committed to supplying a diversified selection of quality ornamental trees and shrubs at competitive prices. With locations in the East Bay and south Sacramento, we are able to ship throughout Northern California, often within 24 hours. The Western Star staff, many of whom have been with the company since its start, bring with them many years of nursery and customer service experience. Our friendly, bilingual team looks forward to working with you.
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Bay Area, California Nursery
8255 Niles Canyon Road
P.O. Box 567
Sunol, CA 94586
Phone: 925-862-2411
Fax: 925-862-9008
South Sacramento, California Nursery
9394 Robson Road
P.O. Box 725
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: 209-744-2552
Fax: 209-744-2562
Featured Plant
Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon'
(Silver Dragon Lilyturf)
About Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’ (Silver Dragon Lilyturf)
This grass-like evergreen is called Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’. Its upright green leaves are highlighted with silver stripes growing an average landscape size of 1′ x 1.5′. From spring through fall purple flowers bloom in spikes growing half the height of its leaves followed by dark ornamental berries. As a hardy plant, this groundcover tolerates temperatures as low a 0°F and thrives in shade. Silver Dragon Lilyturf is a great option for those who like availability to fresh cut flowers, can serve as a deer deterrent and is an excellent option for firewise landscape designs. Interestingly, this variety can form a turf like mat spreading by rhizomes which can block out weeds.
Additionally can tolerate : Rabbits, drought, erosion and air pollution.
Care and Planting Instructions
Plant Silver Dragon Lilyturf in well-draining soil in an area that receives part sun to part shade. Water regularly to establish a healthy root system then continue to water regularly to occasionally making sure the soil stays moist but not soggy. If desired, this plant can be divided in early spring and is considered to be very low maintenance. Watch out for slugs and or snails which have been known to feed on this groundcover.
Landscape Design Ideas
Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’ is a low-growing specimen that looks great planted as a groundcover, as a border or in containers. This variety can be planted in multiples and works to control erosion when planted on a hillside.
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Botanical Name: Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon'
Common Name: Silver Dragon Lilyturf
Average Landscape Size: 1' x 1.5'
Plant Type: Evergreen
Bloom Color: Purple
Berry Color: Black
Foliage Color: Green and Silver
Forms: Bush, Groundcover
Sizes: 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon
Special Features: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Spring Flowers, Year-round Interest, Good For Container Or Ground Planting, Easy Pruning,
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