Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Aaraar
In German
Mondo Grass
Wacholder
In French
Mondo Grass
Genévrier
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Juniperus
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Jałowiec
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Juniperus
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Juniperus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Juniper
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Juniper Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Juniper are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Juniper
Care of Mondo Grass and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.