Running mountaingrass
Oplismenus compositus
Oplismenus
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This running grass spreads naturally and works well as groundcover in warm, humid climates. Thrives in partial shade with regular moisture and minimal care required. Can become aggressive in ideal conditions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Regularly To Keep Soil Moist During Growing Season
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Andaman Is.
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Arkansas
Assam
Bangladesh
Belize
Bermuda
Bismarck Archipelago
Borneo
Brazil South
Burundi
Cambodia
Caroline Is.
China South-Central
China Southeast
Christmas I.
Colombia
Comoros
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 10, 2022 by Steve FAAEVA (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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