LILY GRASS

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Greenery, Foliage, Line Element

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

FOLIAGE LENGTH
➜ 50–120cm

➜ Lily grass can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for 3+ days before processing, making it one of the most durable grasses available

➜ Recut stems at a sharp angle before conditioning in clean, fresh water

➜ Allow 2–4 hours of hydration before designing

➜ Condition in shallow to moderately filled buckets, keeping the foliage clean and above the water line

➜ Lily grass performs beautifully in both fresh water arrangements and properly saturated floral foam

➜ Before designing, gently separate the blades rather than pulling them apart quickly to prevent creasing or tearing

➜ Lily grass is excellent for looping, weaving, knotting, and other decorative techniques without sacrificing its vase life

➜ If creating loops or decorative shapes, secure them loosely to avoid sharply creasing the blades

➜ Thanks to its durability, lily grass performs exceptionally well during long installations, weddings, and event setups where flowers may spend time away from a water source

➜ Store flat or upright in the cooler to help maintain smooth, uncreased foliage

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Extremely versatile
♡ Great longevity
♡ Excellent movement and structure
♡ Creative design possibilities

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Can tangle if mishandled
✗ Doesn't photograph as dramatically as flowers
✗ Often underappreciated by customers
✗ Could absolutely win a flexibility competition

Can lily grass be manipulated into shapes?
➜ Yes, designers frequently loop, weave, and braid lily grass

What is lily grass used for?
➜ Lily grass is used to create movement, clean lines, loops, and modern design elements that flowers alone can't achieve—it's equally popular in contemporary, tropical, and everyday floral designs

Can lily grass stay boxed overnight?
➜ Absolutely, it's one of the hardiest foliage products available and handles overnight—or even extended—dry storage in the cooler exceptionally well

Can lily grass stay out of water during setup?
➜ Better than most fresh greens—its durable structure makes it an excellent choice for corsages, boutonnières, arches, and installations where stems may spend extended time away from a water source

Can I bend or loop the blades?
➜ That's exactly what they're made for—florists routinely curl, weave, knot, braid, and loop lily grass to add structure and movement to their designs

Can lily grass be used in floral foam?
➜ Absolutely—it anchors easily in properly saturated floral foam and is often one of the last finishing elements added to a design

What flowers pair especially well with lily grass?
➜ Lily grass complements callas, orchids, tropical flowers, gerberas, lilies, and modern greenery where clean lines and sculptural movement are the goal

Is lily grass beginner-friendly?
➜ Definitely, it's one of the easiest greens to work with and encourages creativity without requiring advanced floral techniques

Is lily grass considered greenery?
➜ Yes, it's typically used as an accent foliage design element

☆ Excellent for modern and contemporary designs
☆ Can be manipulated into loops and shapes
☆ Creates movement and line effortlessly
☆ Fantastic mechanic-hiding tool
☆ One of the most useful products nobody talks about

☆ Calla Lilies
☆ Orchids
☆ Anthurium
☆ Roses
☆ Aspidistra
☆ Lilies
☆ Tulips

☆ Despite its name, lily grass isn't a true grass—it's a strappy ornamental foliage grown specifically for its long, flexible leaves

☆ Lily grass became especially popular during the contemporary floral design movement, when looping and sculptural mechanics gained widespread popularity

☆ Lily grass adds a layer of texture and interest—creating graceful curves and flowing movement while remaining remarkably durable