
Pigeon grass
Setaria pumila
Pigeon grass is a resilient annual to perennial grass that establishes easily in a wide range of soils and is commonly found in disturbed ground, roadsides, and agricultural areas. It can spread aggressively and should be managed carefully in garden settings to prevent it from becoming weedy. Its seed heads attract seed-eating birds and it can serve as a forage or erosion-control grass in appropriate settings.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly; Tolerates Dry Periods Once Established
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-35° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 7, 2021 by bouwe molenbuur (cc-by-sa)
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