Gin-ryu creeping liriope
Liriope spicata 'Gin-ryu'
USDA zones4 to 10
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall9 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pale lavender
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Gin-ryu' creeping liriope (Liriope spicata 'Gin-ryu') is a perennial for ground cover, borders, shade gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It forms an evergreen clump and bears pale lavender flowers in summer and again in autumn. It is drought tolerant and salt tolerant.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Christmas fern, and Hinoki cypress.