Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
Ayers Pear
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Ayers Birne
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
entre el césped
Ayers pera
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear. Black Mondo Grass doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Black Mondo Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Black Mondo Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.