Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty'
Millet
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Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty') - Description
A beautiful and economical alternative to fountain grass. Shiny, corn-like leaves start out green and turn intense purple, dark foliage is 4-5' tall. In late summer 12" cattail-like flower spikes are dusted with gold. Makes a dramatic centerpiece in almost any planting. Group several closely together in flower beds. Or grow a single plant in a large urn or container. Use young spikes in fresh flower bouquets or mature flower heads in dried arrangements. Grows best and colors up the deepest in full sun.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty') - Blooming
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty') - Growth
Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty') - Planting
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty') - Pest
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty') - Interesting facts
Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
