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Creeping lilyturf

How to identify Creeping lilyturf (Liriope spicata)

Creeping lilyturf, also known as Lilyturf, Liriope

Creeping lilyturf exhibits a lush, evergreen profile with dense tufts of slender, dark green leaves, each reaching up to 18 inches (45 cm) in length. The glossy foliage is characterized by notably serrated margins, measuring roughly 1/4 inch (6 mm) in breadth. Throughout summer, creeping lilyturf distinguishes itself with delicate flowers, ranging in hue from pale violet to off-white. These blooms cluster along short stalks, known as a rachis, adding a subtle touch of color to the verdant groundcover.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial, Annual

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Creeping lilyturf

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Dark green leaves up to 18 inches (45 cm) with serrated margins

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Pale violet to off-white flowers in spike-like clusters on short stalks

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Blue-black berries, spherical, 0.3 inches (8 mm) diameter, clustered like pearls

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Grass-like leaves, dark green, smooth-edged, shifts to bronze-green in winter

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Detailed Traits of Creeping lilyturf

Leaf Features

The leaves of creeping lilyturf are grass-like and emerge directly from the ground. They are dark green, measuring up to 18 inches (45 cm) long and 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) wide. These leaves have an entire margin, meaning they are smooth-edged without any serrations. In winter, the dark green color shifts to a bronze-green hue. The linear, narrow form of the leaves, along with their distinct color changes through seasons, makes them a key feature for identifying creeping lilyturf.

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Flower Features

The flowers of creeping lilyturf are arranged in spike-like clusters and are pale violet or off-white in color. Each flower has 6 parts and forms on an elongated stem, measuring approximately 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) in length. These delicate blooms are often hidden among the plant's leaves, emerging on a short rachis. The flowers typically bloom in late summer, offering subtle beauty with their subdued hues and modest size, making them distinct and charming identifiers of the plant.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of creeping lilyturf manifests as glossy, blue-black berries, each endorsing a nearly spherical shape with a diameter of about 0.3 inches (8 mm). These berries bear a smooth, thick-skinned texture, and typically cluster together, resembling a string of pearls. As they mature, the fruits exhibit a rich, deep coloration that stands out against the foliage, offering a striking natural contrast. Inside, the fruits contain one or two seeds that are enclosed within the fleshy pulp, which may persist on the plant through the winter season.

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Key Facts About Creeping lilyturf

Attributes of Creeping lilyturf
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
46 cm
Spread
40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Stem Color
Purple
Brown
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Creeping lilyturf

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Asparagus
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Creeping lilyturf (Liriope spicata)
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Distribution Map of Creeping lilyturf

Creeping lilyturf is a plant natively found across East Asia. It thrives in a wide range of environments from temperate to tropical areas within this region. Beyond its native habitat, creeping lilyturf has been introduced and is cultivated in various parts of the world, adapting well to different climates and often used in ornamental gardening for ground cover.
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