While Liriope, also commonly known as lilyturf or monkey grass, is considered one of the best ground cover plants that love shade, it does have the tendency to spread if it's not kept under control.

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Liriope spicata, which I accidentally planted more than a decade ago, has running roots that will eventually overtake your garden.) Some foliage plants surprise in spring rather than fall.