Plains Bristlegrass
Setaria vulpiseta
Shelly D. Maher, USDA NRCS
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Setaria
- Species:
- Setaria vulpiseta
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, Mississippi, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for 14 days
Establishment: S. vulpiseta is found Colorado south to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas and into northern Mexico. The protocol does not provide specific germination rate or time range.
Source: npn.rngr.net