Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Foxtail muhly, Devils Canyon muhly, alkali muhly
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
High elevation, Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Brown, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Needs less watering, Water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, EDTA iron
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
MUHLENBERGIA emersleyi
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Bull Grass
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Bull Grass
In German
Mondo Grass
Bull Grass
In French
Mondo Grass
Bull Herbe
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Bull Hierba
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Δελτίο Grass
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
touro grama
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Bull Trawa
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Bull Grass
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Ophiopogon
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Bull Grass
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Bull Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Bull Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bull Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Bull Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Bull Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Mondo Grass and Bull Grass Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Bull Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Bull Grass height is 45.72 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Bull Grass are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Bull Grass flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Bull Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Bull Grass
Care of Mondo Grass and Bull Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bull Grass pruning is done Grass Cuttting and pruning up to 5cm, Prune in early spring, 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 Bull Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
