Basketgrass
Oplismenus hirtellus · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Wetland, Invasive, or Native Woodland Groundcover
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 8-11, sensitive to frost and enters dormancy in cooler climates.
About This Grass
Low-growing, creeping grass with branching stems up to 30 cm tall, bright green leaves, and sticky awned seed spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Broad, lanceolate blades with prominent veins, distinctly wavy or crinkled margins, and pointed tips.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous, forming dense trailing mats with rooting nodes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in deep to partial shade with high moisture needs; prefers damp, organic-rich woodland soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Not utilized as a traditional turfgrass; requires removal or management when invasive in shaded landscapes.
Identified on 9/24/2026