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Creeping Lily Turf {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
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Liriope spicata (AKA Ophiopogon spicatus, Creeping Liriope, Lilyturf, Monkey Grass)
Pronunciation: lir-RYE-oh-pee spi-KAH-tuh
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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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Care
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.
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Beautiful Plants
02/24/2017 By Lee Kent
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {2 1/2 in. Pots min 54}

The liriope I ordered arrived in a timely manner, and they were in beautiful condition. CG never disappoints me with there products. Unlike other online companies, I am always confident in the results. One may find cheaper alternatives, but the results are never as good.
VERY pleased!
02/17/2017 By Virginia Wise
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {2 1/2 in. Pots min 54}

I am VERY pleased with the plants that I ordered from CGC! I ordered the 2 ½ inch pots, two flats of 50 plants. Later ordered another 50. The plants are in great condition, with healthy roots and new sprouts. I heartily recommend CGC and will order from them again.

Received very quickly. Great company
Not what they say
10/21/2016 By Anthony Harper
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {Bare Root Plants, min 25}

I ordered a bunch of 25 "plants" and received something that might be equivalent of one plant. I emailed them and have not received anything in response. I would not buy this and it is totally a waste of money.

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Creeping Lily Turf
10/20/2016 By Debra K Bandel
Product reviewed: Creeping Lily Turf {Bare Root Plants, min 25}

Received them in great condition and received them quickly.
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