Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Black
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Common Name
Euryops
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
In Hindi
Euryops
Black Mondo Grass
In German
Euryops
Mondo Gras Busch
In French
Euryops
Black Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Euryops
entre el césped
In Greek
Euryops
Black Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Euryops
Black Mondo Grass
In Polish
Euryops
Black Mondo Grass
In Latin
Euryops
Black Mondo Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Euryops and Black Mondo Grass
Season and care of Euryops and Black Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Black Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Black Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Euryops and Black Mondo Grass Physical Information
Euryops and Black Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Black Mondo Grass are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Care of Euryops and Black Mondo Grass
Care of Euryops and Black Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.