Streambed Bristlegrass
Setaria leucopila
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Setaria
- Species:
- Setaria leucopila
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Warm stratification at 45°C/15°C for 8 and 16 hours respectively for 15 days or scarification by rubbing seeds about 15 times between two sheets of sandpaper
Establishment: Seeds are ripe when the culm and seeds have turned a creamy white color. If they are green, they are not yet ripe. Seeds can be collected by running fingers along the seed head to scrape off the seeds. Seeds should pop off fairly easily with firm pressure from fingernails.
Source: npn.rngr.net