Plants in Focus – Liriope spicata

Our Plant in Focus for August is Liriope spicata.

Liriope spicata is a species of low, herbaceous flowering plant from East Asia. Common names in English include creeping lilyturf, lilyturf, and monkey grass. Most often grown outdoors as edging for borders or in rock gardens. Lily turf also makes an interesting and unusual indoor houseplant. Produces white or mauve flowers in summer.

Health Fact: Liriope is particularly effective for removing ammonia, formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the air.

Environment: When grown indoors, the ideal light would be medium light (semi-shade). Beware: Liriope is prone to both scale insect and aphid attack.

Care: Liriope is a semi-aquatic plant; lily turf requires constantly moist soil. Feed monthly with fertilizer in spring, summer, and autumn.