Streambed Bristlegrass
Setaria leucopila
- Native to:
- Argentina, Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © atlasmira (iNaturalist #128657281)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Setaria
- Species:
- Setaria leucopila
- USDA Symbol:
- SELE6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
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
Propagation & Germination
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