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Liriope spicata

Creeping Lilyturf, Creeping Liriope

Liriope spicata, commonly known as Creeping Lily Turf, grows as a clump and produces arching, strap-like, dark green leaves. Short stems carrying masses of tiny, pale lavender-white flowers emerge amidst the foliage during summer. It typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same wide, but will spread to colonise a much larger area over time. Liriope spicata is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, border plantings, or as a groundcover.

Liriope spicata plants with pink-blue flowers in a garden.
A mass planting Liriope spicata plants with pink flowers and lush foliage.
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Liriope spicata plants as a ground cover in a garden.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:30 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCreeping Lilyturf, Creeping Liriope
Sku10294

What are the landscaping uses for Liriope spicata in NZ?

Liriope spicata is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass-planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas, such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, ornamental grass is also perfect for modern gardens, but also for planting around commercial buildings, where the plants are often somewhat neglected. Liriope spicata is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its elegant foliage, flowers, and versatility, which makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

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Liriope spicata care

The most essential part of Liriope spicata care is to ensure they have well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with overwatering, is the leading cause of plants failing to perform or dying. The following critical elements are weed control, and The Plant Company recommends spreading an organic mulch around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a general fertiliser. At this time, any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing unsightly leaves. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases, but you may want to keep an eye out for mealybugs. Overall, they are a straightforward plant to care for.

Liriope spicata pruning

Pruning of Liriope spicata generally involves removing spent leaves. However, it can also be undertaken to rejuvenate an older plant. Pruning of this nature is usually undertaken in late spring or summer when the plants are actively growing. They are trimmed back to about 5 cm above ground level. New shoots will begin to grow away within 2-3 weeks. You can cut plants back in winter, but note that new shoots may not start to emerge until conditions warm in spring.

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