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Palmgrass

Setaria Palmifolia

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Overview

Setaria palmifolia, or Palmgrass, is a tropical perennial with broad, ribbed leaves resembling palm fronds, reaching up to 2-3 feet in length. Thriving in zones 8-11, it prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. This grass adds a lush, exotic texture to gardens and is ideal for understory plantings or container displays. Its clumping habit spans approximately 2-4 feet wide, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Water LowZones 10–11Climate Subtropical
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — Native to the regions of East Asia; is a tropical perennial with broad, image 54

Culture

Water
Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Climate
Subtropical

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Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — commonly known as Palmgrass
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — ribbed leaves resembling palm fronds
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — Native to the regions of East Asia
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — is a tropical perennial with broad
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — This grass adds a lush, exotic texture to gardens and is ideal for understory plantings or container displays; native to the
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — Its clumping habit spans approximately 2-4 feet wide, requiring minimal maintenance once established; it is important to not
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — Thriving in zones 8-11, it prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; reaching up to 2-3 feet in length, image 48
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — The unique leaves of Setaria palmifolia; requiring well-draining soil and moderate watering
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — is a distinctive ornamental grass prized for its tropical appearance and broad
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — is a distinctive ornamental grass prized for its tropical appearance and broad; corrugated foliage which resembles that of a
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — requiring well-draining soil and moderate watering; are deep green and arranged in a pleated pattern
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — corrugated foliage which resembles that of a small palm tree; with establishment - however
Palmgrass (Setaria Palmifolia) — are deep green and arranged in a pleated pattern
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
Setaria Palmifolia
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