Name: Setaria Megaphylla "Broadleaf Bristle Grass" 4Liter
SKU: MAL092
Price: 75.0 ZAR
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Setaria Megaphylla "Broadleaf Bristle Grass" 4Liter

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Product Details

Weight: 4.00 kg

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

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