Setaria megaphylla

Broadleaf bristle grass; giant bristle grass; broadleaf setaria; forest bristle grass. Suitable for shaded gardens, woodland landscapes, borders, mass plantings, and decorative containers. Displays dainty flowers followed by long spikes of brown seeds from spring through late summer. Attracts seed-eating birds such as finches, canaries, and weavers, and serves as a butterfly host plant. Traditionally used for soil stabilization, water purification, livestock forage, and medicinal remedies. H = 80cm-2m, W = 60cm-1.2m. Fertile, moist, well-drained sandy, clay, or loam soil. Shade, semi-shade, or full sun.