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maggimak Louisville, KY(Zone 6b) Jul 30, 2008

I live in Louisville, KY and my front bed has liriope in it. I hate it because it is so invasive it is taking over everything. I've tried removing parts of it, but it comes back with a vengeance. I have decided to dig it all up but I don't know what might be a nice alternative. The bed is a mix of sun and shade and there is also a large rose bush, a mini spirea and a small holly. The bed was planted before we moved in. Thank you very much for any suggestions.

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Marylyn_TX Houston, TX(Zone 9a) Jul 30, 2008

Maybe some iris or daylilies? When they aren't blooming, the foliage is very nice.

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Lisaslove Glenwood, MD Jul 30, 2008

If you still want to have a ground cover style in that bed, you could try pachysandras, which stay evergreen as well. I like ajuga as a ground cover also. I don't know if it is cold enough where you are to die back in the winter. If not, it might continue looking pretty.
Good luck!

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dp72 Woodway, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 30, 2008

how tall a cover do you want?

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