plural lilyturfs
: liriope
Liriope, sometimes called lilyturf, is among our best evergreen ground covers. It multiplies rapidly and requires very little care. Once established, it is almost impossible to kill.Campbell Vaughn
see also dwarf lilyturf

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First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lilyturf was in 1929

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“Lilyturf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lilyturf. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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