How to Divide Liriope
Liriope is a grass-like perennial that is usually used around the edges of gardens and walkways. It can also be used as groundcover. If you live in a hot, humid area, Liriope would grow fine since it is drought tolerant. This plant can also be divided and transplanted somewhere else in your garden or yard.
Things You’ll Need
- Shovel
- Enriched soil
- Cutting tool
- Start working dividing liriope any season. They are easier to keep thriving if you divide them in the spring after all frost is gone or in the fall before any frost comes to your area. If you decided to divide it during the summer, you will need to give it plenty of water to allow it to get settled.
- Pick which liriope you are going to divide. Choosing a large or medium plant that is close to another would be the best choice.
- Prepare the ground where you are going to plant the divided Liriope. Be sure all weeds are taken out of the soil. The holes for the new plants need to be about 18 inches away from each other. Always get the ground ready first so the plants are not out of the ground for long.
- Start digging up the liriope with your shovel that you are going to divide. Be sure you get all of the roots out of the ground. Once it is out of the ground put it on your shovel and grab an ax or butcher knife to cut the plant. Separate the plant with the knife and your hands.
- Replant the liriope you started with into the hole from which it was removed. Enlarge the hole if needed.
- Plant the divided liriope in the hole you had prepared for it. Cover the roots and press the soil down around the liriope.
- Give the plants lots of water and water it everyday for a week. This allows the plant to get settled into the soil.