Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Wood Sorrel
In German
Mondo Grass
Sauerklee
In French
Mondo Grass
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
alazán de madera
In Greek
Mondo Grass
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Oxalidales
Family
Liliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Mondo Grass and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Wood Sorrel
Care of Mondo Grass and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
