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Tall Foxtail Millet 'Maxima'

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
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aurora, Illinois

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