Pennisetum glaucum 'Jester Hybrid'
Millet
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Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Jester Hybrid') - Description
A "chameleon" in sun or shade, 'Jester' has a new look every day! Its foliage color magically changes as the plant grows: young leaves are bright chartreuse with an overlay of burgundy. As the season progresses, the dramatic, harlequin-like coloring slowly gives way to burgundy until, by summer's end, 'Jester' turns a fully bronzed wine color, very dramatic and unusual. Adding to its interest, 12" corn-like tassels burst from the tops of the plants in summer, lasting well into fall. Ht: 42". Annual.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Jester Hybrid') - Blooming
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Jester 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.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Jester Hybrid') - 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 'Jester Hybrid') - Pest
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Jester Hybrid') - Interesting facts
Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.
Millet (Pennisetum glaucum 'Jester Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
