Setaria sphacelata

Setaria

Poaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Golden bristlegrass is a robust perennial grass that adapts well to various growing conditions with minimal care. It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate some drought once established. This ornamental grass works well in naturalized plantings and provides texture to landscape designs.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

8″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately And Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Andaman Is.

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Bangladesh

Benin

Botswana

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Burkina

Burundi

California

Cambodia

Cameroon

Cape Provinces

Caprivi Strip

Caroline Is.

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones

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