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plains bristle grass

Setaria macrostachya

Genus: Setaria
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

S. macrostachya is a perennial grass usually grown as an annual, with linear leaves becoming brown with maturity, and slender, millet-like flowering panicles in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in mid spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years