Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 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
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
English Lavender
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Mondo Grass
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Mondo Grass
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Mondo Grass
English Lavender
In Latin
Mondo Grass
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and English Lavender
Season and care of Mondo Grass and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and English Lavender Physical Information
Mondo Grass and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and English Lavender are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Mondo Grass and English Lavender
Care of Mondo Grass and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.