Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron Hybrid'

Pearl Millet

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Common Name:

Pearl Millet

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Purple

Foliage color:

Purple

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron Hybrid') - Description

As majestic as his consort 'Purple Majesty', 'Purple Baron's' shiny, purple-burgundy foliage is even richer, the darkest of all millets. Add a dramatic, contrasting vertical punch to beds of pastel pink, white or lavender blooming annuals. Though short, 3' 'Purple Baron' has a full, thick massive habit. Birds flock to its large flower spikes right up until frost. Ht: 36-42". Annual.

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron Hybrid') - Blooming

Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron Hybrid') - 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.

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron Hybrid') - Planting

Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron Hybrid') - Pest

Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron Hybrid') - Interesting facts

Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.