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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 8.300.250 | USDA Zone: 10 - 11 |
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 | Pennisetum glaucum ‘Purple Majesty’ |
| Common name : Purple Ornamental Millet |
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| An All America Gold Medal Winner for 2003. This grass is an annual but useful in borders, containers and anywhere else that a dramatic colour effect is required. The leaves start out green in spring then turn a shimmering dark mahogany purple during the summer heat, creating a substantial clump. Long bottlebrush spikes of tan to gold flowers become shiny purple seed heads in the fall — these are terrific for cutting. Wait until the spring weather warms before planting outdoors. Said to be highly drought tolerant. Best treated as an annual, starting with new plants each year.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Massed
Specimen
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
90-150 cm
35-59 inches
Spread
75-90 cm
29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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