Purple Majesty Ornamental Grass
Pannisetum glaucum. This Millet has deep purple foliage, stems and cattail like plumes making it a striking accent plant. A single plant produces up to three 4' tall spikes and several shorter side shoots. All America Selections Gold Medal Winner. This heat and drought tolerant plant prefers partial to full sun. Start inside 8-10 weeks before planting out. Approx. 10 seeds/pkg.
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Planting:
Start seed inside 6-8 weeks before last frost. Cover seed lightly, provide bottom heat and seed will germinate quickly. Grow one plant per 5-6" pot to avoid restricted root growth. Grow at 20 degrees C is best. Growth slows below 16 degrees C.
Growing:
May be direct seeded into the garden 2 weeks before last frost (Purple Majesty MUST be started indoors). Transplant into the garden after last frost in to a full sun location, 16-24 inches apart. Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil.