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    • Photo of Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata' foliage by Avant Gardens

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    Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Malaysian Palm Grass
    • Variegated Palm Grass

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata' plant details

    Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata' is a semi-evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata'

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen variegated
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Uses: pleated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A low outward spreading grass with unique and lovely pleated foliage, delicately edged in white. It loves summer heat!. 18" x 24"

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Setaria palmifolia 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Setaria palmifolia

    aka Bristle Grass, Palm Grass

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Setaria palmifolia foliage, form by Forest & Kim Starr
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