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, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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, 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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
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'
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
entre el césped
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
.org Phlox
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Mondo Grass and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.