Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Rosa canina
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Dog Rose
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Heckenrose
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Dog Rose
In Spanish
entre el césped
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Dog Rose
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Dzika róża
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
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
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Dog Rose
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Black Mondo Grass and Dog Rose Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Dog Rose are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Dog Rose
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
