Yellow Foxtail

Setariaglauca

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Setaria (set-TARE-ee-uh)
Species
glauca (GLAW-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Aurora, Illinois

Champaign, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Youngstown, Ohio

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Janesville, Wisconsin

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Downingtown, PA | September 2015 | negative

This Yellow Foxtail Grass, Setaria lutescens, is a very common annual weed in eastern North America that came from Eurasia. It is found o...Read More

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