By Tom Knight

Author  Bio A spreading grass-like plant which makes an excellent carefree groundcover BUT can become invasive.

Plant Common Name	Creeping Liriope, Creeping Lilyturf
Plant Species	Liriope spicata
Plant Type	Herbaceous - Perennial
Plant Height & Spread	Normal Size Height:   10 to 12 inches Spread:  Infinity (VERY INVASIVE) Controlled Size Height:   N/A Spread:  N/A
Plant Positive Points	Excellent groundcover which can choke out weeds BUT will also choke out desirable herbaceous plants as well.
Plant Negative Points	Can become a "weed". Will grow through ballast, between ties, through cracks in the walk, etc. Liriope mascara is better choice for garden train layouts.
Plant Sun/Shade	Full sun to full shade
Plant USDA Hardiness Zone	zone4, zone5, zone6, zone7, zone8
Plant USDA Hardiness Text	4 thru 10
Plant Use on Railroad	Groundcover AWAY FROM TRACK AREAS!
Plant Misc Notes	A spreading grass-like plant which makes an excellent carefree groundcover BUT can become invasive.  Will spread by underground stems and form a thick mat of foliage where ever it grows.

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Liriope

Can this be contained by growing in a pot buried in the ground? How does it tolerate high heat in the shade? In the sun? Does it take a lot of water (more than a lawn)? We're on meters now.

Dick Friedman - 07/29/2011 - 20:59

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