Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
चुकंदर
In German
Mondo Grass
Rübe
In French
Mondo Grass
betterave
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
remolacha
In Greek
Mondo Grass
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
beterraba
In Polish
Mondo Grass
buraczany
In Latin
Mondo Grass
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Embryophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Liliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Beet
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Mondo Grass and Beet Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Beet are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Beet
Care of Mondo Grass and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.