Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root
Seeds
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Red Buckeye
In German
Mondo Grass
Red Buckeye
In French
Mondo Grass
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Mondo Grass
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Mondo Grass and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Red Buckeye
Care of Mondo Grass and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.