Dianella tasmanica “Variegata”

Tasman Flax-Lily, Tasmanian Flax-Lily, Blue Berry Flax-Lily Dianella tasmanica “Variegata” is a cultivar of Dianella tasmanica, which is native to Australia. The evergreen plant can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters and looks like a sedge at first glance. However, it is closely related to daylilies. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to 1.5 […]

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Cyperus alternifolius

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Sedge The Umbrella Palm is not related to the palms (Arecaceae family), but belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It can grow up to 1.5 meters high and is native to tropical and subtropical Africa. There it grows in swampy habitats. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: 50 to 150 centimeters, herbaceous […]

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Setaria pumila

Yellow foxtail, yellow bristle-grass, pigeon grass Setaria pumila is a member of the Poaceae family and grows as an annual. Native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, the grass can grow to a height of up to one meter, and in Central Europe it shows its spikes from July to September. They are covered with brownish […]

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Setaria palmifolia

Palmgrass, broadleaved bristlegrass, highland pitpit, hailans pitpit Setaria palmifolia looks like a young palm tree at first glance, but it belongs to the Poaceae family. The plant known as palmgrass grows perennially and can reach a height of two meters. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: 70 to 200 centimeters, herbaceous plant Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: […]

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Setaria viridis

Green Foxtail, Green Bristlegrass, Wild Foxtail Millet, Green Foxtail Millet Setaria viridis is an annual grass of the Poaceae family. It grows along or on paths, in gardens, fields and parks. Green Foxtail can reach a height of up to 50 centimetres, depending on the location. It is native to Asia, Europe and North Africa. […]

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