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Lilyturf

Liriope Spicata

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Overview

Lilyturf (Liriope spicata) is an evergreen perennial with tufted, grass-like foliage reaching 10-18 inches tall and spreading widely through rhizomes. It bears small, purple flowers in late summer, transitioning to blackish berries. Hardy in USDA zones 4-10, this groundcover thrives in partial to full shade and adaptable to various soils. Ideal for erosion control, edging, or under-canopy planting, it requires minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — but it can endure full sun in cooler climates

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — In late summer to early fall; these flowers give way to blackish berries that can persist into winter, image 57
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — offering added interest in the landscape.<br><br>Liriope spicata thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 10; it tolerates a wide
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — low-maintenance perennial well-suited to a variety of landscape designs; lavender flowers in the garden, image 55
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — perennial with lavender blooms; preferring partial to full shade
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — It bears small, purple flowers in late summer, transitioning to blackish berries
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — but it can endure full sun in cooler climates; commonly referred to as creeping liriope or monkey grass, image 63
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — commonly referred to as creeping liriope or monkey grass; but it can endure full sun in cooler climates, image 54
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — commonly referred to as creeping liriope or monkey grass; but it can endure full sun in cooler climates
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — It tolerates a wide range of soil types as long as they are well-draining
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — With a moderate growth rate and its capacity to spread; this plant's adaptability makes it a propitious choice for gardeners
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — preferring partial to full shade; perennial with lavender blooms
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — lavender to white flower spikes; its minimal requirement for water once established, and its ability to stifle weeds, image 58
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — It bears small, purple flowers in late summer, transitioning to blackish berries; or desiring a groundcover that helps, image 51
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — perennial for full or half
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — or desiring a groundcover that helps in erosion control; it bears small, purple flowers in late summer, transitioning to blackish
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — regular maintenance may involve division every few years to keep its spread in check and ensure plant health
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — or desiring a groundcover that helps in erosion control; it bears small, purple flowers in late summer, transitioning, image 66
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — Lilyturf (Liriope spicata) is an evergreen perennial with tufted; hardy in USDA zones 4-10, this groundcover thrives in partial to
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — This sturdy groundcover is characterized by its dense tufts of slender; ideal for erosion control, edging, or, image 56
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — This plant's adaptability makes it a propitious choice for gardeners contending with sloped terrain; with a moderate growth rate
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — adding a subtle textural contrast; grass-like foliage reaching 10-18 inches tall and spreading widely through rhizomes
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — These flowers give way to blackish berries that can persist into winter; in late summer to early fall, image 60
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — or desiring a groundcover that helps in erosion control
Lilyturf (Liriope Spicata) — Its minimal requirement for water once established, and its ability to stifle weeds, are added benefits
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