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  8. Southwestern Bristlegrass

species 3,204 observations

Southwestern Bristlegrass

Setaria scheelei

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

27 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Least Skipper, Stalk Borer Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Snow Goose, Chipping Sparrow, Sora, Red-winged Blackbird 24
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Bold Jumping Spider 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Grasses and sedges
Light
Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Water use
Low Medium
Soil pH
Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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