Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Japan
North America
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Grass
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
-
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Mondo Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Mondo Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Mondo Grass and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Mondo Grass and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.