White Liriope, Monkeygrass
Liriope Monroe White, commonly known as Lilyturf or Monkeygrass, grows as a tidy clump and produces strap like, dark green leaves. Short stems rise above the foliage in summer to bear masses of tiny, white flowers. This variety typically grows to 20 cm tall and 25 cm wide in full sun or partial shade. Liriope Monroe White is an excellent choice for container growing, using in rock, cottage, and “white” gardens, planting around outdoor living areas, or including in borders.
Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Grasses |
Height: | 20 cm |
Spread: | 25 cm |
Flowering time: | Summer, Autumn |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy, Shade |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Also known as | White Liriope, Monkeygrass |
The optimum Liriope Monroe White spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 15-20 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 35 cm apart. The Liriope Monroe White spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 20-25 cm apart.
Liriope Monroe White is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, ornamental grass is also perfect for modern gardens but also for planting around commercial buildings where the plants are often somewhat neglected. Liriope Monroe White is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its elegant foliage and versatility which makes it a popular choice in landscaping.
A Liriope Monroe White border generally has the plants just touching when they reach their mature size. if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 60 cm apart. The Liriope Monroe White spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 40 cm apart. If the planting is going to involve more than one row, the planting should be alternated such that the second row is offset to the first row. This creates a better look overall. Similarly, use a stick or tape measure to help get the spacings correct.
While Liriope Monroe White can be planted any time of the year, spring, winter and autumn are generally the best times. Planting during these seasons allows the plants to establish before the heat of summer arrives. You can still plant in summer provided careful attention is paid to watering.
Pruning of Liriope Monroe White generally involves removing spent leaves. However, it can also be undertaken to rejuvenate an older plant. Pruning of this nature is generally undertaken in late spring or summer when the plants are actively growing. They are trimmed back to about 5 cm above ground level. New shoots will begin to grow away within 2-3 weeks. You can trim plants back in winter also but note that new shoots may not start to emerge until conditions warm in spring.
The most important part of Liriope Monroe White care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a general fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing unsightly leaves. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.
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Liriope Monroe White grow to about 20 cm tall and 25 cm wide and it will reach this inside of three years with optimal growing conditions. If the growing conditions are less favourable, the plants may stay smaller and will take longer to reach their mature size.
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