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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Oplismenus hirtellus
Height: 0.15m;  Spread: 3m
Basket Grass (Grass)
Prostrate grass with a loose spreading habit. Will tolerate light foot traffic.
Photo gallery:
Oplismenus hirtellus in flower on Oakley Creek.
In flower on Oakley Creek Te Auaunga.
In flower on Oakley Creek Te Auaunga.
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