Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass)

Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) green leaves arching from the stalk in a close up view.
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 Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental 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) with long dark green leaves spreading in a lush dense plant
Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) green leaves close up showing fine texture on long blade foliage
Setaria palmifolia (Palmgrass) green leaves plant with long blades arching in the light


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