FOXTAIL
Setaria viridis
Plant Characteristics
Height:
1' - 4'
Stem:
Smooth and hollow center
Leaves:
Flat, up to 10” long, sharp tips
Flower:
Seed head with fuzzy cylinder tip
Bloom Time:
Late springFoxtail is known to grow and establish itself in clumps. The plant germinates the entire summer and makes management difficult. It can grow quickly and overtake turf grass in lawns. By acting quickly to remove this plant, it can save a lot of money on management and control. Mowing encourages growth and is not recommended.
Spot Spray
Spot spray in growing season when grass is 50% green.
Hand Pull
Hand pull in small clusters as roots are shallow.
Cultural Plant Alternatives:
Little Bluestem
This plant can adapt easily to a diversity of sites. It also provides erosion control along with nesting and roosting habitats for local wildlife. It is a colorful, easy-care addition to any garden.
Prairie Dropseed
Prairie dropseed is a great plant for gardens as it forms large clumps with whimsical blades rotating outward in a circle. It is a good plant to use for erosion control and in rain gardens. Unlike most grasses, this one produces small fragrant flowers.
