Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
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
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
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Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
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Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Bearded Iris
In German
Mondo Grass
Schwertlilie
In French
Mondo Grass
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Mondo Grass
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
bearded Iris
In Polish
Mondo Grass
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Bearded Iris
Care of Mondo Grass and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris 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 Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.