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