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Foxtail Millet

Setariaitalica

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Setaria (set-TARE-ee-uh)
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Species
italica (ee-TAL-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color

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Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size

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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
Regional
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