Creeping lilyturf
Liriope spicata
Creeping lilyturf (Liriope spicata) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 12–24 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers part to shade. Marginally hardy in Zone 5 — winter burn common above 6,500 ft elevation. Site in protected shade against a north foundation for best results.
medium water8–12 in tall and 12–24 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Liriope spicata
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 8–12 in tall and 12–24 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- loam, clay
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- purple
- Bloom time
- late summer, early fall
- Pollinator value
- low
- Good for
- under conifer, north foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Is Creeping lilyturf good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Creeping lilyturf is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Creeping lilyturf get?
- It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 12–24 in wide.
- How much water does Creeping lilyturf need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Creeping lilyturf native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
