Caring for Variegated Aztec Grass

Variegated Aztec grass (Liriope muscari) is a plant with white and silver striped foliage and spiky white flowers that appear in summer. This upright grass grows to heights of about 12 inches, with a spread of 1 to 2 feet. Variegated Aztec grass is a low-maintenance plant that requires virtually no care once established. It thrives in partial sunlight, but tolerates full shade. Also known as monkey grass or border grass, variegated Aztec grass is appropriate for planting in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 6 through 10.

Things You'll Need

• General purpose granulated fertilizer
• Lawn mower or weed trimmer

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Instructions

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     Keep the soil lightly moist until newly planted grass is established. After that time, variegated Aztec grass needs water only during periods of extremely hot, dry weather.

   • 2

     Fertilize variegated Aztec grass once every spring, using a general purpose granulated fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer according to the manufacturer's recommendations on the label.

   • 3

     Trim variegated Aztec grass every year, in late winter, using a mower or a weed trimmer. Trimming isn't required, but it revitalizes the plant and keeps it healthy by removing worn-out growth from the previous year.