Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Can be made into a herbal tea
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, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
Oswego चाय
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Oswego Tee
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Oswego thé
In Spanish
entre el césped
té Oswego
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Oswego Tea
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.