Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Liriope

Species:

Liriope spicata

USDA Symbol:

LISP10

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pale lavender

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forest understories, adaptable to various soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; division is the more common propagation method.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI