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Border grass
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:26 am
by spcchap
On my front walkway, I have some type of border grass (maybe I can post a picture later). It is green and white/yellowish striped. It blooms white flowers in the spring.
Anyways, they have grown a little large and hang over too much on my walkway. Is there a way to trim them down a bit? Thanks!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:52 am
by Grey
Sounds like Aztec grass.
If they are looking spindly, mow over them in the spring. They'll bounce back and look spectacular.
If they are just tooooo big (wide), dig them up and divide them. I've used a sharp knife, but have seen other people just rip them with no ill effects. Aztec grass is pretty hardy stuff. You can even put the divisions in a bucket 1/4 filled with water. They last pretty good for about a week so you can either replant them elsewhere, or hand them over to neighbors.
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 12:14 am
by The Helpful Gardener
I need a pic, but sounds like Grey is on it. I don't know that plant...
Scott
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:21 pm
by The Helpful Gardener
Ohh! Liriope...hmmm white flowers don't sound right...got a pic?
Scott
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:03 am
by Grey
I think Lirope has purple flowers - but Aztec has white. They don't bloom often tho, I think the conditions have to be right. At least, mine didn't bloom much in FL.
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:15 pm
by The Helpful Gardener
Now I'm confused
The listing I got when searching the name Aztec grass was all Liriope. Is it not Liriope? Is it a white flowered form? (Did not seem to be the case)...
HG
Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 4:22 pm
by FairyDust
I just bought some Liriope and its a solid darker green and it blooms purple flowers.