Southwestern Bristlegrass [Setaria scheelei]

Origin: Native to North America
Use: Perennial, warm season, native grass.
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Plant Description:
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Life Span  Perennial
Growth Form  tall, erect, bunchgrass
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ID Features: This loosely tufted grass can reach a height of 2 to 4 feet. The stems are usually single and the nodes have small hairs. The leaves are 6 to 12 inches long and 1/2 inch wide with fine hairs. The seed heads have bristles found below the seed that are 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches long. Southwestern Bristlegrass is a shade tolerant grass and blooms from May to November.
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