Fertilize liriope annually in the spring with a slow-release landscape fertilize. And after plants are 5-6 years old, thin plantings, especially in border situations, once every three years to ...

Liriope muscari (pronounced luh-RYE-oh-pee mus-KAR-ree) is a tough, evergreen herbaceous flowering perennial from East Asia that grows in clumps 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches across.

Liriope is an old landscape standard ground cover. That’s partly because liriope is reliable, especially in the shade. As long as the soil is well drained, liriope thrives in heat and drought.

Liriope is ideal in shady areas under trees where grass refuses to grow. Photo by Darrell Blackwelder Liriope, monkey grass or border grass is one of the most underutilized landscape plant materials.

Liriope, commonly known as monkey grass, is one of the most utilized landscape plant materials. Often integrated into landscapes as a border, redefining its use may create a new attitude for home ...

Weeds can become a problem in liriope, especially when it is grown in a sunny location. Fortunately, there are some good selective herbicides you can use that will kill various weeds without ...

Sometimes known as lilyturf or monkey grass, liriope is a grass-like flowering perennial from Asia. It’s either solid green or variegated, and has been widely used in the south as a groundcover ...

They require far less maintenance (mowing, watering, fertilizing) than grass and are an important part of sustainable landscaping. Ground covers can reduce maintenance, beautify problem areas and ...

I see my neighbor cut back his liriope every spring. Is this necessary? It is not necessary, but homeowners and landscapers often trim liriope just prior to spring to remove old-looking and tatter… ...

Q: Does liriope spread? I noticed little grasses sprouting up alongside the liriope. I couldn't tell if it was just grass from my yard or if the liriope was sending out "babies." A: Yes, liriope ...