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Liriope spicata 'Gin-ryu' (Creeping lilyturf 'Gin-ryu')

Other names: Lilyturf 'Gin-ryu', Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon', Liriope exiliflora 'Silvery Sunproof', Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Gin-ryu' is a vigorous, mat-forming, semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with arching, linear, finely-toothed, dark green and white-striped leaves and erect, purple-brown stems bearing dense, racemes of lavender flowers in late summer and early autumn.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.45 m 0.45 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in part or full shade. Drought tolerant once established. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas. Site carefully as tends to spread aggressively.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Spreading

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut old leaves down to the ground in spring to encourage fresh foliage growth. Large colonies can be mowed in early spring before new growth appears.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Slugs

Diseases

Pull out rooted stems/suckers of vigorous plants

Cut untidy foliage and spent flower stalks (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Plant in moist, lime free, well-drained soil

Plant in partial or full shade (autumn or spring)

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