What to plant next to monkey grass?
Best Plants To Grow With Liriope Pair it with low-maintenance and durable perennials like daylily, crocosmia, sedge, blue fescue, or bearded Iris. Liriope is often planted in large numbers for a grass-like, ground cover effect. Intersperse it with mondo grass to create an interesting tapestry of dark and light colors. Disadvantages: Invasiveness: Liriope can sometimes become invasive in prime growing conditions. It spreads through underground rhizomes, and in some cases, it can outcompete other plants and become difficult to control.
What is the problem with monkey grass?
The signs of monkey grass crown rot are a yellowing of the older leaves from the base of the plant. Eventually, the whole leaf will turn yellow from the bottom up. Younger leaves will turn brown before reaching maturity. You may also notice a white, thread-like substance in the soil around the plant. While the foliage of monkey grass can be evergreen, blades can start to look messy and tired after a year or two, and cutting back will help to rejuvenate new growth in the springtime. If your foliage is looking in decent shape, you can simply remove any blades that are yellow or brown.