
Basketgrass
Oplismenus hirtellus
Basketgrass is a low-growing, shade-tolerant ornamental grass that works beautifully as a spreading groundcover or trailing indoor plant, particularly in its variegated form. It thrives in bright indirect light to partial shade and prefers consistently moist soil in a warm environment. Trim back occasionally to keep it tidy and prevent it from spreading too aggressively in garden beds.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Lightly Moist; Allow The Top Half-Inch To Dry Between Waterings
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 28, 2022 by Pedro Gaspar (cc-by-sa)
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