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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

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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.

Gardening facts about Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus' plant

How to Grow Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • tan
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Flower Season

    • summer
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