Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Setaria

Species:

Setaria liebmannii

USDA Symbol:

SELI3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a warm-season grass, likely resprouts from base after fire disturbance.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

moderate moisture

Notes:

native to regions with seasonal rainfall