Foxtail Millet
Setariaitalica

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Setaria (set-TARE-ee-uh)
Species: italica (ee-TAL-ih-kuh)

Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds