Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
फ्यूशिया
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Fuchsie
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Fuchsia
In Spanish
entre el césped
Fucsia
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
φουξία
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Fúcsia
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Fuksja
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
Fuchsia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Liliaceae
Onagraceae
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 Fuchsia
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Fuchsia Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Fuchsia are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Fuchsia
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.