Millet (Ornamental), Purple Majesty Ornamental Millet Seeds

3.000 KD

An extraordinary ornamental for your garden and flower arrangements. Deep purple, 3’–5′ multi-stemmed plants create a fountain of long, corn-like purple leaves topped with an 8″–12″ purple flower spike. Grow in clusters to create a dramatic focal point in borders and add height to container plantings. Heat- and drought tolerant once established. Formerly known as Pennisetum glaucum. All-America Selections prestigious Gold Medal award winner in 2003.

Seed Count: 25 Seeds

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Cenchrus americanus (hybrid)

Family: Poaceae

Native: Unknown

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 3’–5′ tall

Variety Information: 8″–12″ deep purple plumes topping the stems

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Good for Contianers, Heat Tolerant

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature and air temperatures stay above 68°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant out after your average last frost, when plants are at least 4″ tall.

Days to Emerge: 2–5 days

Seed Depth: ⅛”

Seed Spacing: A group of 6-10 seeds in a 4″ pot

Thinning: Do not thin.

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Weight 0.01 kg
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