Designated as an All America Selection for 2003. The 4-5′, deep purple, corn-like foliage is truly distinguished as a background plant. When mature the plants put up a purple seed head nearly a foot tall and an inch around.

10 seeds

PLANTING

Pennisetum glaucum

Annual

Germination:10-12 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F

Seed Planting Depth:Lightly cover

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide70-75F soil temperature for germination. Transplant after the last frost, 10-12 apart

Sowing Outdoors:Not recommended due to the number of seeds in the packet, most successful when starting indoors.

Growth Habit:Columnar,upright

Height and Width:36-48 x 8-12

Spacing:10-12 apart

Light Needs:Full sun

Soil Needs:Average toFertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:80-95 days

Uses:Fresh cut and dried flowers, filler for bouquets, containers, in-ground plantings, Background plant

Care:Harvest seedheads for drying when they are open and hang them upside down in a dark room with good airflow.