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Liriope spicata (Creeping Lily Turf)

Creeping Lily Turf, Lily Turf, Creeping Liriope, Liriope koreana


Liriope spicata (Creeping Lily Turf) is a rhizomatous, semi-evergreen perennial forming a dense clump of narrow, arching, dark green leaves, up to 18-inches long (45 cm) turning to bronze-green in winter. In late summer and early fall, erect spikes with tiny pale lavender or white flowers appear among the leaves. The blooms give way to blue-black berries. Tolerant of salt spray, heat, drought, and heavy shade, Creeping Lily Turf will spread quickly by underground rhizomes to form colonies. A useful plant for dry shade, it will grow well as erosion control on banks and slopes or as edging underneath trees or around shrubs where nothing else will grow. Native to East Asia, Creeping Lily Turf is evergreen in warm winter areas.

  • Grows up to 10-18 in. tall (25-45 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm). Its dense mat-forming habit can crowd out native species.
  • Performs best in light, moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant once established
  • Creeping Lily Turf can be used as a edging plant for walks, and paths, and looks lovely in mass plantings or as a ground cover. This is also an excellent choice along streams and ponds, or for erosion control, as it can help stabilize soil on banks or slopes.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs. Deer and rabbit resistant.
  • Mow in early spring to remove old foliage.
  • Propagate by seed or division in spring,
  • Native to China, Vietnam, and Japan.
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.

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Requirements

Hardiness 6 – 11
Heat Zones 1 – 12
Climate Zones 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Liriope - Lily Turfs
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 10" – 2' (25cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 12" – 24" (30cm – 60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 6 – 11
Heat Zones 1 – 12
Climate Zones 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Liriope - Lily Turfs
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 10" – 2' (25cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 12" – 24" (30cm – 60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage

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