Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Hydrangea
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Hydrangea
In German
Mondo Grass
Hortensie
In French
Mondo Grass
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Hortensia
In Greek
Mondo Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Hortensja
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Hibiscus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Hydrangea
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Mondo Grass and Hydrangea Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Hydrangea are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Hydrangea
Care of Mondo Grass and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.