Light lavender to white flowers that resemble miniature grape hyacinth blooms appear in late summer suspended on 10" stalks above dense arching, evergreen (in southern zones) tufts of narrow, grassy foliage. Perfect for slopes, beds and at the base of trees where roots will not permit grass to grow, this groundcover is a nearly indestructible plant in stubborn areas.

Tolerant of drought, heat, poor soil, humidity, moist areas and even some tolerant of salt, Liriope spicata will control erosion and suppress weeds as it creeps along in classy clumps of green. With deer tending to avoid it, we often use this groundcover as a low-maintenance turf substitute.

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Liriope spicata (Creeping Lily Turf) creeps (will spread)

Liriope muscari (Lily Turf) (except for 'Big Blue') stays in clump form

See also:

Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag)

Ophiopogon (Mondo Grass, Monkey Grass)

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General information about Liriope (Lily Turf): With slim spears of foliage, Liriope is not only a lush perennial, it is often a gardener’s best solution. Perfect for banks, beds and at the base of trees where roots will not permit grass to grow, Liriope muscari proves virtually indestructible in stubborn areas. They tolerate drought, heat, humidity, slopes and moist areas and deer tend to avoid them. Outstanding for erosion control and choking out weeds, Liriopes also gracefully fill those shady, dry spots where nothing else grows. Liriopes are the perfect living border, creating stately outlines for formal gardens, and in southern gardens, when other plants wilt, they thrive. Of course Liriopes are famous as low-maintenance turf substitutes, and with the exception of Big Blue and Liriope spicata (both are creepers), they stay in clumps. We’ve narrowed down the selections for you to what we feel are some of the top varieties offering a range of color, size and superior hardiness. Be warned, once you start perusing, you’ll find yourself wanting more than one variety. They’re just that beautiful! 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. Why all the confusion about the common names? In 1763, the French botanist Michael Adanson described a plant (probably Liriope) that he called Mondo, which remains a common name today. A few years later, Carl Peter Thunberg described a plant, which he named Convallaria japonica. This species is now known as Ophiopogon japonicus. A decade later, Portugese botanist Joao de Loureiro described and named the plant we now know as Liriope muscari. Nearly 100 years later Joseph Decaisne described the same species as Ophiopogon muscari. Over time there have been numerous discussions regarding these plants and the proper botanical names for them. Today, both Liriope and Ophiopogon are treated as distinct genera. In addition to sharing the name Mondo, the plants are also interchangably called Lilyturf and Monkey Grass. See all Liriopes

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