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PURPLE MAJESTY ORNAMENTAL MILLET
Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty'
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THIS PLANT IS PROHIBITED IN THESE STATES: ID, OR, UT (Details)
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(SKU: 1469)
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 2-11 · Mature Height: 3-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Purple Majesty Ornamental Millet online. This tall corn stalk-like grass has deep purple foliage, immature golden spike can be cut and used for floral arrangements, and the mature spikes turn a shiny purple. Thrives in summer heat.
Family: Poaceae · Common Name: Fountain Grass
FREE with every plant purchased:
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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PURPLE MAJESTY ORNAMENTAL MILLET Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Growth Habit*
| • | Specimen |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Beige/Brown |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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PURPLE MAJESTY ORNAMENTAL MILLET Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grasses are easy to grow and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About PURPLE MAJESTY ORNAMENTAL MILLET
AAS 2003 Gold Medal Flower Award.
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