Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Madagascar
Types
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs
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
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
-
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
Umbrella Plant
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Dach-Anlage
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
entre el césped
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
parasol roślin
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
O Planta
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.