Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Japan
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
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Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Capnoides
In German
Mondo Grass
Capnoides
In French
Mondo Grass
capnoides
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Capnoides
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Capnoides
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Capnoides
In Latin
Mondo Grass
capnoides
Phylum
Embryophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Liliales
Agaricales
Family
Liliaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Capnoides
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Capnoides Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Capnoides are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Capnoides
Care of Mondo Grass and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.