Setaria Megaphylla "Broadleaf Bristle Grass" 4Liter

Botanical Name

Setaria megaphylla

Common Names

• Broadleaf Bristle Grass
• Giant Bristle Grass
• Broadleaf Setaria
• Forest Bristle Grass

Product Description

Setaria megaphylla is a lush, evergreen ornamental grass valued for its broad, vibrant green foliage and graceful, arching growth habit. Its large, textured leaves create a bold tropical appearance, making it an excellent choice for shaded gardens, woodland landscapes, borders, and decorative containers.

Unlike finer ornamental grasses, Setaria megaphylla offers a fuller, more dramatic foliage display, adding texture, movement, and year-round interest to the landscape. Its dense clumping habit makes it ideal for softening hard edges, filling shaded spaces, and creating a natural, layered garden effect.

This hardy ornamental grass thrives in warm, sheltered locations and performs particularly well in subtropical and temperate climates. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and provides long-lasting beauty with minimal care.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 80 cm – 1.5 m
• Spread: 60 cm – 1.2 m

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun
• Water: Regular watering; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
• Soil: Fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil
• Frost Tolerance: Protect from heavy frost
• Maintenance: Low; remove old or damaged foliage as required to encourage fresh growth

Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Plant throughout the year with adequate watering, although spring and autumn are the ideal planting seasons. It establishes quickly in moist, shaded conditions and benefits from occasional feeding during the growing season to maintain lush, healthy foliage.

Additional Benefits

• Bold, broad green foliage for a tropical effect
• Evergreen in warm climates
• Excellent for shaded gardens
• Adds texture and movement to landscapes
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Ideal for borders and mass planting
• Suitable for decorative pots and containers
• Excellent for residential and commercial landscaping
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Ideal Uses

• Shade gardens
• Tropical landscapes
• Woodland gardens
• Garden borders
• Mass planting
• Decorative pots and planters
• Underplanting beneath trees
• Courtyards
• Commercial landscaping
• Residential gardens
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use