Liriope spicata, a
perennial herb, 10-40cm in height, inhabiting forests in fields and
mountains, with short rhizomes, propagates by extending runners 1m
long or more. Leaves are linear, 25-65cm long, and 4-7mm wide, with
acute or obtuse tips and membranous margins on lower portions.
Flower stalks measuring 20-40cm long bear racemes and set pale
purple flowers that bloom, facing obliquely upward. Bloom time:
July-September. |