plains bristle grass
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- plains bristle grass (Setaria macrostachya)
- Genus
- Setaria
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plains bristle grass
Distribution map
Mexico, adjacent USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plains bristle grass
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plains bristle grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in mid spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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