Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass)

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) displays long pleated green leaves with thin stalks rising above the foliage.

Botanical names: Setaria palmifolia, Panicum palmifolium

Common names: Palmgrass, Highland Pitpit

Family: Poaceae (Formerly:Poaceae / Gramineae)

Subfamily: Panicoideae

Origin: Asia

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Large bush

Mature height: 5-10 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Regular; moderate

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Foliage color: Ornamental foliage

A large coarse evergreen grass to 6 feet tall with an equal spread. It has long broad pleated leaves that superficially resemble palm leaves. The inflorescence is a greenish cylindrical spike that stands above the leaves on a slender, arching stalk that reaches several feet above the foliage.

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) green leaves and flower stalks in a close up, natural view.

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) green leaves with narrow, textured blades and slender, arching flower stalks.

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) with long dark green leaves spreading in a lush dense plant

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) leaves arch outward, creating a wide rounded shape from the central base

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) green leaves close up showing fine texture on long blade foliage

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) long green foliage with pleated textures and distinct pointed blade shapes

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) green leaves plant with long blades arching in the light

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) green leaves extend outward from the center into arching blades

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