About

A graceful grass, reaching 20-80cm, with fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes.

About the genus

Oplismenus can be annual or perennial, trailiing grasses, with rooting stems bearing linear to lance-shape leaves, and insignificant flowering racemes

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible