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Lowlander

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Lowlander

Grass

Setaria italica

  • Full sun
  • Zone 11
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • 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.