Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:03:57 +0000

You Won’t Believe How Fast Monkey Grass Takes Over Your Yard If you’ve ever stepped into your yard and thought, “Is that everything?”—you’re not alone. One of the most shocking landscaping nightmares homeowners face is the rapid takeover of monkey grass—also known as Liriope or Liriope muscari—by aggressive, invasive spreads that can quickly overtake your lawn and flower beds. ### What Is Monkey Grass and Why It Spreads So Quickly Monkey grass is a popular ground cover prized for its lush, grass-like foliage and low maintenance. But behind its neat appearance lies a stealthy liberator: many monkey grass species, especially Liriope muscari, multiply both by rhizomes (underground stems) and seeds. Once established, it rapidly colonizes soil, pushing out native plants and creating dense, tough mats that are difficult to remove.