Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Barberry
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Burberry
In German
Mondo Grass
Burberry
In French
Mondo Grass
Burberry
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Burberry
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Burberry
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Burberry
In Polish
Mondo Grass
kwaśnica
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Barberry
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Barberry
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Barberry Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Barberry are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Barberry
Care of Mondo Grass and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
