How to prune silver dragon lilyturf

Late winter to early spring, before new growth resumes. Trim foliage back to 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) above ground using sharp shears. A lawnmower set to maximum height works well across large ground-cover areas.

Annually. Silver Dragon Lilyturf (Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon') needs only a single annual tidy in late winter or early spring. Cut the foliage back to 3–4 inches to clear winter-damaged leaves and encourage fresh, clean growth. The variegated leaves stay attractive most of the year and require no other routine pruning — just remove browning tips as they appear.

Trim foliage back to 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) above ground using sharp shears. A lawnmower set to maximum height works well across large ground-cover areas.