Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Subulate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
-
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Umbrella Plant
In German
Mondo Grass
Dach-Anlage
In French
Mondo Grass
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Mondo Grass
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Mondo Grass
parasol roślin
In Latin
Mondo Grass
O Planta
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Mondo Grass and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.