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If you need something with grassy-green foliage and a late season bloom, you will love Liriope spicata with its narrow (1/4 inch wide) slender leaves that reach up to 18 inches in height.

If you are considering purchasing this plant in bare root form, please read about bare root plants so you know what to expect.


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General information about Liriope spicata (Creeping Lily Turf):
Liriope spicata offers late summer cloudy lavender to cottony white flower spikes that rise out of feathery foliage on 10 inch shoots. In late fall, these flowers often give way to blackish berries.

In southern zones, you’ll find Liriope spicata remains an evergreen tuft and is virtually indestructible in stubborn areas like the base of trees where roots otherwise impede growth. On slopes and banks, she is stellar at erosion control, and forming a mat that gracefully chokes out most weeds, filling any empty spots in a garden with her beauty.

If you need a quick-growing perennial, you will love that she spreads moderately to very fast by underground rhizomes, its foliage resembles very vigorous turf grass, hence the common name. While not ideal for borders plantings, many gardeners choose it as a low-maintenance turf substitute for low foot traffic areas because unlike most groundcovers where leaf litter can get entangled, spicata's fallen leaves can easily be raked free from its linear foliage.

The hardiness of this plant is really the show-stopper here. It puts up with drought, poor soil, heat, humidity, slopes and moist areas; it performs best in moist, fertile soils. Additionally, spicata is moderately tolerant of salt and deer tend to avoid it, making it perfect for people with pests.

Gardeners love to use Liriope spicata along streams, ponds, and boulders or in rock gardens, along paths, and under shallow-rooted trees where she promises to thrive.

Important note about bare root Liriope
Liriope is not like other perennials, it grows much slower the first year when transplanted from bare roots than from potted plants. Do not expect much growth the first season after transplanting bare roots. If you seek substantial growth the first summer after transplanting, buy potted plants.

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Liriope spicata
10/08/2021 By Griffith (NC)
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25}

10/08/2021 I ordered 100+ of the 3 1/2" pots. They arrived on time and in excellent shape. The plants had very robust root systems and healthy foliage. I planted them promptly and they are doing very well with no die back. I am completely pleased. I ordered... Read full review >
Creeping lily turf
09/08/2021 By GEORGE DEPANICIS (TN)
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

09/08/2021 Excellent and fast spreading. Looks great.
All Good
04/07/2021 By Joseph Campana (CT)
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {Bare Root Plants, min 25}

04/07/2021 I’ve been buying bare roots for 20 years from other suppliers. These were excellent quality.
Well packaged to retain moisture during shipment. Nice size. This is my first order with Classy Groundcovers but it won’t be my last.
Excellent service!
03/31/2021 By Robert Howe (VA)
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

03/31/2021 Shipped as ordered. Fast shipping, well packaged and reasonable price. Thank you!
Great looking plants
03/26/2021 By Nina Ottinger (IN)
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {2 1/2 in. Pots, min 54}

03/26/2021 I have been buying plants from Classy Groundcovers for several years and have never been disappointed. The liriope plants were well rooted and had new growth already. All 108 plants are now in the ground and ready for warm weather.
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In northern zones where winter snow will crush the foliage, consider shearing (or mowing on high) in late fall or very early spring to avoid a period of ratty-looking dead foliage in the spring that can impede new spring growth.

Shearing in southern zones is optional, you may elect to do it just to maintain the most attractive appearance.
This plant can be susceptible to Anthracnose, especially in southern zones. If it develops brown spots in winter, cut the foliage back (to the ground is OK) in early spring.
General information that applies to all plants:
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Liriope spicata
(AKA Creeping Liriope, Lilyturf, Monkey Grass)
Pronunciation: lih-RY-oh-pee spi-CAH-ta
Product: 363

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