Panicum miliaceum violaceum Seeds - Purple Millet
P. miliaceum violaceum
Purple Millet, Broomcorn Purple Millet
Perennial
| Harvesting | Harvest when Mature, Harvest when Juvenile, Good for Cutting, Cut & Come Again, Long Vase Life |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Grows Well in Containers |
| Additional Characteristics | Start Early for Transplants, Heat Tolerant, Easy to Grow |
| Flowering Month | July, August, September, October |
| Garden Style | Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Romantic, Victorian, Woodland |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | 110 Days |
| Stem Type | Single Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Tender |
| Plant Height | 31 - 40 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Annual |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Heat Tolerant, Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Bouquet Filler Greens, Excellent for Drying & Crafts, Patio Container Friendly, Bedding, Landscape |
| Shape | Filler Greens, Pods & Fiddly Bits, Spike, Textural |
In stock
SKU
RP5280-8509
Panicum miliaceum violaceum, also known as Purple Millet, produces an abundance of seeded panicles that look like elegant draped tassels of tiny, deep green and purple jewels. This ornamental grass is one of our favorites! Vertical grass clumps with rich green, narrow blades grow 24" to 36" inches and produce an abundance of sturdy purple-flushed stems that resemble miniature broomcorn sprays. So much so, sometimes this variety is referred to as Broomcorn Purple Millet. Stems can be harvested as soon as they appear and at every stage of spray maturity. This high demand cut flower filler green has an excellent vase life of over a week and is used both fresh and dried. Drought tolerant and easy to grow. Excellent for cutting gardens, garden landscapes and large container plantings. Packet: 100 seeds.
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Panicum miliaceum violaceum, also known as Purple Millet, produces an abundance of seeded panicles that look like elegant draped tassels of tiny, deep green and purple jewels. This ornamental grass is one of our favorites! Vertical grass clumps with rich green, narrow blades grow 24" to 36" inches and produce an abundance of sturdy purple-flushed stems that resemble miniature broomcorn sprays. So much so, sometimes this variety is referred to as Broomcorn Purple Millet. Stems can be harvested as soon as they appear and at every stage of spray maturity. This high demand cut flower filler green has an excellent vase life of over a week and is used both fresh and dried. Drought tolerant and easy to grow. Excellent for cutting gardens, garden landscapes and large container plantings. Packet: 100 seeds.
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