Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Japan
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Needs less watering
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
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Post Oak
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Mondo Grass
Post oak
In French
Mondo Grass
Post oak
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Post oak
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Post Oak
In Polish
Mondo Grass
post Oak
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Post quercu
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Post Oak
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Post Oak Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Post Oak are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Post Oak
Care of Mondo Grass and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.