Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
Common Name
Ornamental Oregano
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
In Hindi
सजावटी अजवायन
Mondo Grass
In German
Ornamental Oregano
Mondo Grass
In French
ornement origan
Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Ornamentales orégano
Ophiopogon planiscapus
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
ornamental Oregano
Mondo Grass
In Polish
ozdobne Oregano
Mondo Grass
In Latin
decentius Oregano
Mondo Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Liliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Origanum
Ophiopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass. Ornamental Oregano doesn't have thorns and Mondo Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Oregano does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Oregano has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mondo Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass
Season and care of Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Mondo Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Loam and for Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass Physical Information
Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass are as follows:
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.