This perennial grass has soft spreading branched stems that root at the nodes forming a prostrate habit that spills over rocks. It has broad lanced-shaped dark green wavy leaves and the tiny flowers appear in a small cluster from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Oplismenus aemulusis naturally found in Australia growing along the coast and in the adjoining mountains of New South Wales in moist gullies or in and around rainforests.

It prefers a shaded protected position and grows in most well drained fertile moist soils that are neutral to acidic and is drought and frost tender.

This perennial is grown for its spreading habit and is planted in small gardens, along creeks or in moist rockeries. It is suitable for costal regions and establishes in 1 season. It is also planted in patio pots as a spillover or along shaded sides of buildings as a ground cover. ID 2523

Oplismenus(op-LIS-men-us) aemulus (AIM-yoo-lus)

Poaceae(poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family