Creeping Lilyturf

Creeping Lilyturf

Liriope spicata

Asparagaceae - Asparagus Family

(formerly Liliaceae - Lily Family)

Liriope spicata: Creeping Lilyturf

Location on campus: in the bed to the north of the west entrance to Karls Hall, and in the planting beds along the east side of Plaster Stadium.

• similar to lilyturf or monkey grass, except leaves slightly shorter and narrower; leaves can be green or variegated with white margins
• slightly shorter than above; flowers similar
• spreads by underground stems to form a dense sod of groundcover with time
• prefers part shade, but will tolerate full sun if not too hot; wide soil adaptability