Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Japan
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
Irish Moss
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Mondo Grass
In German
Irish Moss
Mondo Grass
In French
Irish Moss
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
Irish Moss
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Mondo Grass
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Mondo Grass
In Latin
Irish Moss
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Ophiopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Mondo Grass
Season and care of Irish Moss and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Irish Moss and Mondo Grass Physical Information
Irish Moss and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Mondo Grass are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Mondo Grass
Care of Irish Moss and Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
