Lily Turf (Liriope spicata)

Family: Convallariaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Bloom Color: Lavender. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late summer, Mid summer. Form: Rounded, Spreading or horizontal, Upright or erect.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in mucilage, the root also contains about 1. — The following use is reported for L.; graminifolia, but there is a lot of confusion between members of this genus (compare and ) and it is quite possible that the root of this species is also used.; Candied and used medicinally.; The roots are usually with fusiform with a fleshy, tuberous part near the tip.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests, grassy slopes, hillsides and moist places from near sea level to 1800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)