Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
जायफल
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Muskatnuss
In French
Black Mondo Grass
noix de muscade
In Spanish
entre el césped
nuez moscada
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
noz-moscada
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
nutmeg
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Magnoliales
Genus
Ophiopogon
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Nutmeg
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Nutmeg Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Nutmeg are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Nutmeg
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.