Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
meadows, Terrestrial
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Blue, Pink, 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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
No Medicinal Use
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Chionodoxa
In German
Mondo Grass
Chionodoxa
In French
Mondo Grass
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Embryophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Chionodoxa
Care of Mondo Grass and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.