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Products > Setaria palmifolia   Setaria palmifolia - Palm Grass    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) Origin: India (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Green Bloomtime: Summer Height: 4-6 feet Width: 3-5 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Setaria palmifolia (Palm Grass) - Large coarse evergreen grass to 6 feet tall with an equal spread. Long broad leaves are pleated and superficially resemble palm leaves. Flower spikes emerge in warm weather and grow to 8 feet tall. Best to remove flower spikes as this grass produces very viable seed and is a potential weed problem in cultivated areas. In drier locations, Palm Grass reaches only 2 to 3 feet and doesn't seem to reseed. Plant in full sun to light shade. Drought resistant. Looks great along side a pond.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]