Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Copper iris
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Copper Iris
In German
Mondo Grass
Copper Iris
In French
Mondo Grass
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Mondo Grass
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Copper Iris
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Iris Copper
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Copper Iris
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Copper Iris Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Copper Iris are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Copper Iris
Care of Mondo Grass and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.