Ornamental Millet (Pennisetum glaucum)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Ornamental Millet
Pennisetum glaucum

Ornamental Millet <em>Pennisetum glaucum</em> 'Purple Majesty'
Ornamental Millet Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty'
 
Features
Tall, coarse textured burgundy foliage with 14" cattail like flower plumes. Easily grown from seed. 
 
Culture
Full sun in moist well drained soil. Drought tolerant. 
 
Cultivars

'Purple Majesty' 4-5' dark burgundy foliage, heavy flower production

'Jester' 3' leaves are shades of burgundy, green and chaartruese. Dark flower spikes

'Purple Baron' 3 foot compact variety with good basal branching.

 
 
Mature Height
3-5 Feet
 
Size
Tall
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 11 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Foliage Color
Purple
Red
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


 
Additional Notes
Striking accent plant for the garden or containers. Easily grown from seed.

 

 
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