Stripey White Mondo Grass

Stripey White Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon 'Stripey White') is a clumping, strappy plant with variegated foliage that is mostly white. It grows 20cm to 30cm high and 30cm to 40cm wide, brightening borders, rockeries and pots. The sunnier the position, the whiter the leaves. It is low maintenance, drought hardy and rarely troubled by pests and diseases.

Why you'll love it

• Bright, mostly white leaves. Variegated, strappy foliage that is predominantly white gives a clean, modern look.
• Whiter in the sun. The more sun it gets, the whiter the leaves become.
• Low maintenance. It needs a feed in spring and little else, and it is drought hardy and resistant to most pests and diseases.
• Takes minor frosts. Cool climates are fine, because the plant tolerates minor frosts.
• Right at home in pots. A tidy, clumping habit makes it a popular container plant.

Where it works best

Edging and borders. Plant 30cm apart along a path or bed edge to define the border with a crisp pale line.

Mass planting. Set 30cm apart in a drift for a bright focal point that lifts a garden bed, even from a distance.

Rockeries and underplanting. Its white stripes pick out dark stone and darker foliage, and it works beneath shrubs.

Pots. A single pot or a pair either side of a door gives contrast with dark glazed containers.

Growing Stripey White Mondo Grass in Australia

Position and climate. Choose a sunny to partly shady position, ideally warm and sheltered. The sunnier it is, the whiter the foliage. Cool climates are fine, because it tolerates minor frosts.

Soil. Any reasonably well drained garden soil suits it. A layer of mulch holds moisture while the plant settles.

Water and feed. Water regularly until established, then leave it largely to the weather, since it is drought hardy. Fertilise in spring.

Pruning. Little is needed. Tidy any tired leaves at the base in late winter.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Stripey White Mondo Grass as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with a few white striped leaves. Plant it in a sunny to partly shady spot, and it will clump up over the coming seasons.

Tube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have it. When there is none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Grasses and strappy leaf plants
• A guide to mondo grass
• Variegated plants
• Plants for rockeries

Common questions

Does it need full sun?

It grows in sun to part shade, but the foliage is whitest in the sunniest spots, and in shade the stripes turn greener.

How far apart should I plant it?

About 30cm apart for a massed planting or an edge. It grows 30cm to 40cm wide, so the clumps will meet.

Is it drought tolerant?

Yes, it is drought hardy, resistant to most pests and diseases and low maintenance. Water it well while it establishes, then leave it be.