Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Japan
North America
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
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Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-7
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
skyrocket juniper
In German
Mondo Grass
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Mondo Grass
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Mondo Grass
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Mondo Grass
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Mondo Grass
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Mondo Grass and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.