Does liriope spread aggressively?
Liriope spicata can spread aggressively via seed dispersal and creeping rhizomes and form dense, monotypic patches. While birds eat the fruit and effectively disperse the seeds, it is reported to have little wildlife value. It has no disease of pest problems, but leaves may brown and burn in cold winters. L. Liriope species tolerate a wide range of light and soil conditions, as well as heat, humidity and drought. Both species spread vegetatively by raditating rhizomes.
What kills liriope?
One is to invest in a grass specific herbicide that can be sprayed on the monkey grass or liriope (Liriope is in the lily family, and is not a true grass). Poast, Fusilade, Grass-b-gone, Ornamec and/or Over-the-top are all brand names. Beyond their ornamental appeal, liriope grasses serve practical purposes along sidewalks. Monkey Grass helps define and demarcate the walking path, preventing soil erosion and the encroachment of other plants onto the sidewalk.Creeping liriope (Liriope spicata) goes by many monikers including liriope, lilyturf, and monkey grass — a confusingly common name shared with other plants. The names implying a lily or grass are inaccurate because liriope is in the asparagus family, which include the genera, Yucca, Agave, and Hosta.Liriope, also known as monkey grass, lilyturf, and blue lily turf, is a grass-like flowering plant that is mainly used as a ground cover border. Liriope is a tough adaptable plant that is maintenance free once it is established. The grass-like leaves stay nice well into the winter months.Different names, same plant. You shouldn’t see a diff between what you are calling Liriope and what you are calling Monkey Grass. Those are the same plant. You might be looking at Liriope vs Mondo Grass, which is similar-looking but smaller with finer leaves.