South African Pigeon Grass (Setaria Sphacelata) is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
A tall perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical Africa, used mainly for forage and erosion control.
South African Pigeon Grass
Setaria Sphacelata
A tall perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical Africa, used mainly for forage and erosion control.
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