Lily Turf (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic perennial tufted herb with grasslike evergreen foliage and clusters of dark mauve grapelike flowers; grown as ground cover.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lily-turf proved to be an excellent ground cover, spreading rapidly and choke out weeds.
- Lily-turf requires regular watering but can tolerate drought once established as a lush carpet.
- Landscapers often use low-growing lily-turf as edging or an attractive alternative lawn substitute.
- It was late summer when we spotted the bright purple blooms rising above the lush lily-turf foliage.
- The lily-turf effectively eliminated the moss growth, and significantly reduced lawn mowing requirements.