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Garden Nightmare: How Monkey Grass Can Turn Your Lawn into a Wild Jungle Do you love the idea of a lush green lawn—but now find yourself staring at a tangled, wild jungle of green spreading rapidly across your yard? You’re not alone. Monkey grass—also known as Liriope, especially common species like Liriope muscari—is quietly becoming a major headache for homeowners. Originally introduced as an attractive, low-maintenance ground cover and border plant, monkey grass has evolved from a garden staple into a full-blown garden nightmare when left unchecked. ### What Is Monkey Grass? Monkey grass is a perennial rhizomatous plant prized in traditional landscaping for its fine-textured, grass-like foliage and upright clumps. Native to Asia, it was adopted widely in North American and European gardens for its hardiness and weed-suppressing qualities. But much like invasive weeds, it spreads aggressively through underground rhizomes, quickly filling garden beds, banks, and lawns with dense, wall-like thickets.