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Lowlander
GrassSetaria italica
- Full sun
- Zone 11
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Easy cut-flower grass that is useful both fresh and dried. Soft, 3-6" pendulous heads.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 60°F, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant after hardening off
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained soil, adaptable to moderate drought; avoid waterlogged conditions. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common diseases: Fungal issues (powdery mildew, rust) in humid, poorly ventilated conditions.