Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Making Perfumes
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
winter daphne
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
winter daphne
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
Daphne odora
In French
Black Mondo Grass
Daphne odora
In Spanish
entre el césped
Daphne odora
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
Daphne odora
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Daphne odora
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
Daphne odora
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Winter Daphne
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.