Spicata

Liriope muscari 'Spicata' commonly known as creeping lilyturf, is a tough, fast-spreading groundcover that’s perfect for filling in large areas quickly and cost-effectively. It features arching, grass-like foliage that forms a dense mat, helping to suppress weeds and prevent erosion on slopes or hard-to-maintain areas. In late summer, it produces subtle spikes of lavender to pale purple flowers, followed by small dark berries. Extremely adaptable, Liriope spicata thrives in sun or shade and tolerates poor soils, drought, and even challenging conditions where other plants struggle. Ideal for mass plantings, borders, or naturalized areas, it’s a low-maintenance solution for clean, uniform coverage.

• Sun and shade loving plant
• Blooms in late summer
  
• Clumping Habit
  
• Aggressive spreader through rhizomes 
• Mass planting, ground cover, edging, space filler
• Deer resistant
• Drought tolerant after roots get established

Liriope muscari Growing and Maintenance Tips

• Spacing: 12-18" (can go tighter to fill in quicker)
• Plant at soil level
• Water well to get roots established
• Pruning: Shear back to about 2-3" in late winter/early spring (mowable)

Height: 8-12"
Spread: 12-24"
Hardiness Zone: 5-10

Liriope muscari 'Spicata' Characteristics

• Exposure: Full Sun- full shade
• Soil Moisture: adaptable to most soils 
• Attributes: Low Maintenance, Deer resistant, drought tolerant, spreading
• Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring- Fall