Liriope spicata

Also Known As

Lily Turf

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

H: 10"
W: 18"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Liriope spicata plant details

Liriope spicata is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy and grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liriope spicata

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fall color, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liriope spicata

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Liriope spicata is a grass-like plant known as creeping lilyturf with tufted, evergreen, grass-like, arching, mid to dark green leaves spreading at a slow to moderate rate into large colonies which make an excellent ground cover and no mow lawn alternative. Short spikes of tightly packed lavender flowers rise within or just poking above the foliage in late summer. Shiny black berries persist into winter. Tolerant of most soil types, heat and humidity. Also great for erosion control on slopes, in mass plantings, along pathways, at the edge of borders, and in containers. Popular with many pollinators. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 4. Glossy green leaves. Pale lavender flowers

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Rapid spreader with a thin leaf blade. Best type for use as a large spreading groundcover, but not for use as edging. 12" tall and spreading. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

This group gets its name from greek, leiron, which means lily or in gree mythology, after liriope, a fountain nymph & mother of narcissus. These plants as a group are very adaptable to a wide range of exposures, soil conditions, and climates. They can tolerate excess moisture or severe drought and many adverse situations where nothing else would survive. Considering these attributes along with their diversity of textures, growth habits, colors, and extremely low maintenance requirements, there is little wonder that liriope is one of the most popular groundcovers on the planet. Native to Japan, China.