Best Time of Year to Plant Monkey Grass

Question

When is the best time to plant monkey grass and is this a plant that requires shade or sun? I’ve just had monkey grass planted and some of the plants have turned brown after just a week in the ground. I was told not to water too much and now since some have turned brown, I am told to water more and that there may be too much sunshine and not any shade. Please advise.

Answer 1

Anytime from spring until midsummer if fine for planting monkey grass. Yours is most likely in shock. Sometimes pruning them back will help alleviate transplant shock. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm