Spring Garden Tips

Lilyturf, Creeping Lilyturf

Liriope spicata
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Botanical Name

Liriope spicata

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 10

Height

8 to 12 inches

Width

6 to 12 inches

Flowers

Summer: violet, white

Light

Sun to shade (best growth in partial shade)

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting and Care

Remove old foliage in spring to promote new growth, divide in spring, drought tolerant, tolerates moderate amounts of salt

Problems

None serious

Varieties to Consider

Liriope muscari - favored by southern gardeners, hardy in Zones 6 to 10

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