Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
In German
Mondo Grass
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
In French
Mondo Grass
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Planta observada azul de la margarita
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral.
Mondo Grass and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Care of Mondo Grass and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
