Ornamental Grass ‘Broomcorn Millet’
Panicum miliaceum violaceum
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
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
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
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
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How to Grow
How to Grow

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