Ornamental Millet Purple Baron

Seed supplied as: Raw.

Plug crop time: 2 to 3 weeks
Transplant to finish: 4 to 5 weeks (green)

• Large, thick flower spikes on plants that are better-branched at the base than Purple Majesty.
• Slightly darker purple than Purple Majesty, with leaves that are shorter and wider for easier shipping, on a plant that is about two-thirds the mature height.
• Young plants are green; stem and midrib begin to develop purple colour as they mature.
• Shows best colour in full sun.

Plant Information

Scientific Name : Pennisetum glaucum

Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit : Columnar, Upright

Spacing : 10 - 16" (25 - 41cm)

Height : 30 - 40" (76 - 102cm)

Width : 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)

Exposure : Partial Sun, Sun