Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Orbiculate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late 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
Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Mondo Grass
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Mondo Grass
arbousier
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Mondo Grass
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
medronheiro
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Mondo Grass
arbutus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mondo Grass and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Strawberry Tree
Care of Mondo Grass and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.