Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Japan
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
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Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
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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
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Mondo Grass
Kracher penstemon
In French
Mondo Grass
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Mondo Grass
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Mondo Grass
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Mondo Grass and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.