Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
LIATRIS spicata
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
Gayfeather
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Gayfeather
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Gayfeather
In Spanish
entre el césped
Gayfeather
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
Gayfeather
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Gayfeather
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Gayfeather
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
Gayfeather
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Gayfeather
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gayfeather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mondo Grass and Gayfeather Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Gayfeather are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Gayfeather
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
