Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Gardenia
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
entre el césped
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves 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 Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.