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Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty' (ornamental millet) bears pale yellow blossoms during late summer to mid-fall. The foliage is dark fuchsia and black in colour. A specimen plant, Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty' (ornamental millet) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty' is tolerant of drought.