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Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus'
Also Known As
- Oplismenus africanus
- Variegated Basket Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-9'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus' plant details
Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 6 IN - 9 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Panicum or Basket Grass is a creeping tropical perennial grass with weak thread-like stems rooting at the nodes. Lanceolate thin leaves daintily striped white, green and pink.. A handsome grass for baskets, containers or conservatory ground cover. Creeping habit, tri-color foliage great trailer for baskets, adapts to most light conditions. Tolerates heat.
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By: Friends School Plant Sale by Pat T
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How to Grow Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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