Uses

Plants for borders, paths and planters

A well-defined edge organizes a garden and highlights paths, planters and entrances. Linear-leaved plants such as Aztec Grass, Dianella and dwarf Mondo Grass create clean lines with color and texture contrast.

Why choose them?

  • Clean lines for paths and entrances
  • Variegated foliage contrast
  • Suitable for pots and containers
  • Compact, tidy growth
Plants for borders, paths and planters

Recommended plants

Liriope Super Blue (Liriope muscari 'Super Blue')

Liriope Super Blue

Liriope muscari 'Super Blue'

Blue-green foliage and lavender spikes. Tolerates sun and shade; a garden favorite.

|Sun · Partial shade · Shade|

Liriope Aztec Grass (Ophiopogon intermedius 'Argenteomarginatus')

Liriope Aztec Grass

Ophiopogon intermedius 'Argenteomarginatus'

Variegated green and silver foliage. A tough, easy edging for paths and borders.

|Sun · Partial shade|

Mondo Grass Dwarf (Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana')

Mondo Grass Dwarf

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'

Dwarf variety, half the size, forming dense dark green tufts. Ideal between stones.

|Partial shade · Shade · Sun|

Dianella Tasmanica (Dianella tasmanica)

Dianella Tasmanica

Dianella tasmanica

Long, narrow, strap-like leaves, green or variegated. Texture and color for borders.

|Sun · Partial shade|

Frequently asked questions

Which plant should I use to edge a path?

Liriope Aztec Grass is one of the toughest, easiest edging plants. For very low, fine edges, dwarf Mondo Grass is ideal.

Other uses

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