Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
Barberry
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In Hindi
Burberry
Mondo Grass
In German
Burberry
Mondo Grass
In French
Burberry
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Burberry
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
Burberry
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Burberry
Mondo Grass
In Polish
kwaśnica
Mondo Grass
In Latin
Barberry
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Berberis
Ophiopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and Mondo Grass
Season and care of Barberry and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Mondo Grass Physical Information
Barberry and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Mondo Grass are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Mondo Grass
Care of Barberry and Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
