Ornamental Millet
Pennisetum glaucum
Description
Ornamental millet is often used as a focal point in containers and makes a stunning accent plant for your garden. The purple corn-like stalks and leaves are topped with 8 to 12 inch long purple plumes. The seed spikes of ornamental millet plants may be left on the plant to provide food for birds as they ripen, as millet is a popular grain used in birdseed mixes. Zones 10-11
- Botanical Name
- Pennisetum glaucum
- Height
- 3-5'
- Width
- 3'
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Type
- Well Draining
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer
- Foliage Colors
- Light Green Purple
- Water Requirements
- Moderate