how to plant liriope as a border

Planting Liriope Grass Edging Plant each Lilyturf one foot (30 cm.) apart. Keep the plants moderately moist but never soggy. Mulch around the plants to prevent competitive weeds and help cool soil and conserve moisture.

How far apart should you plant Liriope?

Variegated Liriope Spacing

For a grassy ground cover, space plants 18 inches apart on-center. For an accent plant, space at least 24 inches apart.

How do you plant a monkey grass border?

Planting Monkey Grass

Dig the hole at least 18-inches deep to loosen the ground and ensure adequate drainage of water away from the roots. Roots that sit in soggy soil will end up developing root rot. Add some organic compost to the bottom of the hole, and work it into the ground with a garden fork.

Is Liriope an invasive plant?

Liriope species are included in the U.S. Forest Service publication “Invasive Plants of Southern Forests,” by James Miller, Erwin Chambliss, and Nancy Lowenstein (General Technical Report SRS-119). The Georgia Invasive Species Taskforce lists L. muscari as a Species of Concern, while the S.C.

Does Liriope come back every year?

Liriope Care

muscari, you are growing, liriope is a low-maintenance plant. ... spicata will spread, as it's a creeping plant. It's not necessary to divide the plants, though you can do so every three to four years if you choose.

Does all Liriope spread?

Liriope muscari generally grows in a clump form and will spread to about 12 to 18 inches wide. Liriope spicata spreads rapidly by underground stems (rhizomes) and will cover a wide area. Because of its rapid spread, L. spicata is not suitable for an edging but is excellent for groundcover.

Does Liriope need to be cut back?

It is not necessary, but homeowners and landscapers often trim liriope just prior to spring to remove old-looking and tattered foliage. Time the pruning before new growth has started to emerge in the spring. The trimmed foliage is usually a good candidate for your compost.

What can I plant next to Liriope?

Complement your Liriope with these varieties:

Geranium, Perennial. Low growing and colorful, Cranesbill Geranium makes a good companion for Liriope.
Blue Fescue. Mixing Blue Fescue and Liriope together on a sunny hillside is an attractive option.
Lamium.

Where does monkey grass grow best?

Liriope Muscari (Monkey Grass)

It grows well in zones 5 through 10, so it will not grow in areas with extreme heat or cold. It is better suited for southern landscapes, but will grow in northern climates as well.

Does monkey grass attract mosquitoes?

The mosquitos very densly swarm around the Monkey Grass (Liriope muscari and Ophiopogon japonicus) I was using as a garden liner! After a little research on mosquitos, my hypothesis was that the males, which don't drink blood and feed on nectar, are attracted to the monkey grass inflorescences.

Which Liriope Cannot spread?

Liriope muscari is the "clumping" kind that does not spread by runners and basically stays where you put it. It blooms purple, not white like spicata, but it shares all the good qualities of the spreading kind - incredible toughness and adaptability - without the invasive behavior.

How do you stop Liriope from spreading?

To control its spread, just sever the shoots with a shovel. The separated shoots most likely already have young roots growing from them. You can either replant these shoots to expand your planting or toss or compost them.

Is Liriope fast growing?

Liriope spreads quickly. It can grown as a border plant or as a ground cover. Plant about 12-18″ apart in well tilled soil.

Does Liriope dieback in winter?

They are almost semi-evergreen. They're not really an evergreen, but the foliage isn't harshly affected by a frost or a freeze. The foliage actually looks okay throughout most of the winter. Then come spring the old growth starts to die back and new growth emerges from the crown.

Is Liriope poisonous to dogs?

Walter Reeves lists liriope as a plant that can cause stomach upset when large quantities are consumed even though the berries or plant are not specifically listed as poisonous. Avoid consuming any part of the plant and keep pets away from the berries if you suspect a problems with accidental consumption.

Does Liriope stay green in winter?

Liriope spicata is green all summer—and winter—long. Japanese pachysandra is an extremely common ground cover for shaded landscapes. It spreads quickly and, once established, remains weed- and maintenance-free.

How do you maintain Liriope?

During the first few weeks after planting, check soil moisture often and adjust irrigation time if necessary to keep the soil moist, not wet. All I do with the Liriope growing is prune or mow plants to an inch or so above the ground in late winter before new growth begins to emerge from the ground.

What is the difference between monkey grass and liriope?

Monkey grass is a groundcover that looks very similar to turf grass. It is the common name for liriope (Liriope muscari), but it is also referred to as border grass. In addition, monkey grass is oftentimes used as the common name for a similar plant, dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus).

Why is Liriope yellow?

Liriope can yellow due to poorly drained soils, and they can bleach to a yellow-tan if they're exposed to too much sunlight.

How do you winterize Liriope?

Late winter and early spring are also good times to dig and divide lilyturf plants. To do so, simply dig the plant and divide using a sharp pair of garden shears or a shovel. Plant the divided clumps in the desired location by digging a hole at least twice as wide and deep as the plant's root ball.

Is Liriope a perennial or an annual?

Liriope muscari, commonly called lilyturf or blue lily turf, is a tufted, tuberous-rooted, grass-like perennial which typically grows 12-18" tall and features clumps of strap-like, arching, glossy, dark green leaves (to 1" wide).

What causes brown tips on liriope?

The drought may have damaged your liriope, or you may have a disease called liriope anthracnose. ... Liriope anthracnose causes the tips and margins of leaves to turn brown. The best way to limit this disease is to keep your plants healthy and avoid overhead watering.