Liriope spicata

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Common Name(s)

creeping liriope

Synonym(s)

Liriope graminifolia var. koreana, Liriope koreana, Liriope spicata var. prolifera, Liriope tawadae, Mondo fauriei, Mondo koreanum, Ophiopogon fauriei, Ophiopogon koreanus, Ophiopogon spicatus, Ophiopogon spicatus var. confusus, Ophiopogon spicatus var. koreanus, Ophiopogon spicatus var. longipes, Ophiopogon tawadae

Is this plant a cultivar? No

Life History: Perennial

Growth Form: forb

Native Range

China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam

Plant Description

Liriope spicata is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 4. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Aug to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs)Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

External Resources

GBIF Link

GBIF Species Page

USDA Plants Database

USDA Plants Database page

Tropicos Link

Tropicos Species Page

U.S. National Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)

US National Germplasm Database

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