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Setaria incrassata

by Johan Wentzel

Setaria incrassata
Common Name
Vlei bristle grass
Plant Type
Grass
Setaria incrassata, or vlei bristle grass, is normally found where it is moist such as marshes and riverbanks. It does well in a clayey soil. The flowering season is very long. It is a great favourite of birds.
Plant Description

Setaria incrassata, or vlei bristle grass, is normally found where it is moist such as marshes and riverbanks. It does well in a clayey soil. The flowering season is very long. Height can vary tremendously - enquire about the height if you prefer a particular size.

Setaria incrassata is a great favourite of birds.

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Vleimannagras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Cream
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Moist areas
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No
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