Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus': Variegated Basket Grass – Striped Foliage for Shade Ground Cover

Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus' – Variegated Basket Grass

Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus' is a unique, low-growing, perennial grass that forms a spreading mat of broad, lance-shaped leaves strikingly variegated with longitudinal stripes of white and pink on a green background. It has a graceful, slightly arching habit. Inconspicuous flowers appear in late summer. It spreads by rooting at the nodes.

Variegated Basket Grass thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is an excellent ground cover for brightening dark, shady areas under trees and shrubs. It is not aggressively invasive. The pink tones are most pronounced in spring and cool weather. A beautiful, textural, shade-loving grass for foliage contrast.

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