Liriope spicata

Name: Liriope spicata
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10294f
Price: 19.3 NZD
Availability: InStock

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 using as a groundcover.

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:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Creeping Lilyturf, Creeping Liriope

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.

Liriope spicata for sale

The Plant Company has the best Liriope spicata for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your Liriope plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!

Liriope spicata care

The most important part of Liriope spicata care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread 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 mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy 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 generally 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 trim plants back in winter also but note that new shoots may not start to emerge until conditions warm in spring.