{"product_id":"ophiopogon-japonica-stripey-white","title":"Ophiopogon japonica 'Stripey White'","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStripey White Mondo Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ophiopogon japonicus 'Stripey White'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan and East Asia (cultivated selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen clumping perennial (strappy leaf)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA striking variegated groundcover perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Ophiopogon japonicus 'Stripey White' forms neat, dense clumps of fine strappy foliage boldly striped with bright white and dark green. Compact, slow-growing and exceptionally shade-tolerant, it brings year-round architectural interest to shaded borders, edging, and mass plantings. Small white to pale lilac flowers appear in summer, followed by glossy blue-black berries. Ideal for low-light areas, formal edging, Japanese gardens and containers, thisvariegated mondo grass delivers elegant contrast and reliable performance in Adelaide's toughest shaded spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 cm H × 20–30 cm W (compact, clumping habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm per year under good conditions (slow, steady growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, narrow strappy leaves boldly striped with bright white and dark green; dense, tidy clumps; evergreen year-round with consistent variegated colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white to pale lilac tubular flowers on short spikes in summer (December–February); mostly hidden within foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small glossy blue-black berries follow flowering in late summer and autumn; ornamental but not showy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen variegated structure year-round; subtle summer flowering; ornamental berries in late summer–autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract small native bees and beneficial insects; berries may attract birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate drought tolerance once established (prefers consistent moisture); heat-tolerant in shade; frost-hardy (tolerates moderate frosts); excellent shade tolerance—thrives in deep shade where most plants fail; wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant in sheltered positions; requires good drainage—will not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Border\/edging: 9–12 plants per m²; Mass planting: 20–25 cm apart for full coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use caution—berries may cause mild stomach upset if ingested in quantity; foliage generally not palatable to pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade (performs best in shade; variegation may fade or scorch in full sun; thrives in deep shade where other plants struggle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam, or improved clay loam enriched with organic matter; prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils; excellent in containers with premium potting mix; avoid waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak weekly in summer (more consistent moisture produces best foliage); reduce watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; trim back tatty or damaged foliage in late winter to refresh clumps; divide congested clumps every 4–5 years to maintain vigour and spread coverage; light feed in early spring with slow-release fertiliser if desired; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds; virtually pest and disease-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years with minimal care and periodic division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, sheltered coastal and inland gardens; performs best in cooler, shaded microclimates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0); tolerates mildly alkaline soils (up to pH 7.5) if well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormal edging along shaded paths, driveways, or garden borders for crisp variegated definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMass planting in shaded garden beds for striking textural groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUnderstory planting beneath trees or in woodland-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJapanese and Zen gardens for authentic aesthetic and textural contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShaded courtyards and narrow side passages where sunlight is limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContainers and pots for shaded patios, balconies, and entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMixed shade gardens with ferns, hostas, and azaleas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLow-maintenance ground cover in difficult shaded areas where lawns fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContemporary minimalist landscapes for bold architectural foliage contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Stripey White' mondo grass delivers bold variegated impact in Adelaide's shadiest spots where most plants struggle. Crisp white-striped foliage creates year-round architectural interest with virtually no maintenance, thriving in deep shade with consistent elegance. Compact, slow-growing, and virtually indestructible—it's the ultimate shade-loving groundcover for formal edging and low-light landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"170mm Pot","offer_id":48751767847164,"sku":"OPHI-JAPO-STRI-WHIT-170MM","price":22.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/ophiopogon-intermedians-stripey-white-mondo-grass-170mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770441348","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/ophiopogon-japonica-stripey-white","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}