Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Not Available
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
ILEX vomitoria
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Yaupon
In German
Mondo Grass
Yaupon
In French
Mondo Grass
Yaupon
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Yaupon
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Yaupon
In Polish
Mondo Grass
Yaupon
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Yaupon
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Celastrales
Family
Liliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
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 Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mondo Grass and Yaupon Holly
Care of Mondo Grass and Yaupon Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.