Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Setaria

Species:

Setaria brigalow

USDA Symbol:

SEBR6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from base following fire; typical of Australian brigalow belt grasses.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy to loamy, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to areas with seasonal rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm temperatures promote germination; best results in spring or early summer.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI