Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
Quercus
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Quercus
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Quercus
In Spanish
entre el césped
Quercus
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
Quercus
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Quercus
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Quercus
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
Quercus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Water Oak
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Water Oak Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Water Oak are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Water Oak
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
