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Grass, Millet 'Purple Baron'–Ornamental Foliage–Attracts Pollinators 9" Pot

Grass, Millet 'Purple Baron'–Ornamental Foliage–Attracts Pollinators 9" Pot

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Grass, Millet 'Purple Baron'

Grass, Millet 'Purple Baron'

Description

The 'Purple Baron' Ornamental Millet is known for its striking deep purple foliage and robust growth. This annual grass adds a dramatic flair to gardens with its tall, upright form and dense, colorful leaves. It is often used as a focal point in garden beds or as a striking component in mixed containers.

Suggested Uses

'Purple Baron' is ideal for adding vertical interest in borders, as a centerpiece in container gardens, or as a backdrop in mixed perennial beds. Its vibrant color and texture make it a popular choice for cutting gardens and floral arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Millet 'Purple Baron'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Purple Baron' Ornamental Millet
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-5 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Salvia, Zinnia, Marigold

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant after last frost, spacing 12-18 inches apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove spent flower spikes to encourage new growth
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Not frost-hardy; treat as annual in cold climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season
  • Special Care Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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