Liriope spicata is a species of low, herbaceous flowering plant from East Asia.
This perennial has grass-like evergreen foliage and is commonly used in landscaping in temperate climates as groundcover.
Creeping lilyturf has white to lavender flowers which produce single-seeded berries on a spike in the fall.
Creeping lilyturf is a native understory plant in China and Vietnam found in forests and grassy slopes at elevations of sea level to 5,900 feet (1,800 meters).
[5] Creeping lilyturf is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Creeping lilyturf is an excellent plant to establish on steep slopes where erosion control is needed.
Liriope spicata is used as a substitute for mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) in Chinese medicine as an herb for yin deficiency.