Ornamental Grass ‘Broomcorn Millet’

Panicum miliaceum violaceum

Features

  • Dryable
  • Easy to grow
  • Foliage & Filler
  • Heat-loving
  • Medium producer
  • One-hit wonder

Description

This unique grass is one of my all-time favorites to grow and cut. The deep green-and-black-tipped seed heads arch over from strong stems, resembling miniature, drooping broom corn. Their elegantly draped, tasseled blooms look amazing in late summer and autumn bouquets, producing abundantly for many weeks from one planting.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest at any stage, from barely emerging to fully elongated. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. To dry, harvest after blooms have dropped their pollen, and hang bundles upside down in a warm, dark place.

Details

Description

This unique grass is one of my all-time favorites to grow and cut. The deep green-and-black-tipped seed heads arch over from strong stems, resembling miniature, drooping broom corn. Their elegantly draped, tasseled blooms look amazing in late summer and autumn bouquets, producing abundantly for many weeks from one planting.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 to 110 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest at any stage, from barely emerging to fully elongated. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. To dry, harvest after blooms have dropped their pollen, and hang bundles upside down in a warm, dark place.

Sources

How to Grow

How to Grow

How to Start Flowers from Seed
Fabulous Foliages and Fillers
Grasses, Grains, and Pods
Discovering Dried Flowers
Heat-loving Flowers and Foliage
How to Start Flowers from Seed
Fabulous Foliages and Fillers
Grasses, Grains, and Pods
Discovering Dried Flowers
Heat-loving Flowers and Foliage

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