- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
Variety Info
Family: Poaceae
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 3'–5' tall
Variety Info: 8"–12" deep purple plumes topping the stems
Attributes: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature and air temperatures stay above 68°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant out after your average last frost, when plants are at least 4" tall.
Days to Emerge: 2–5 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 6-10 seeds in a 4" pot
Thinning: Do not thin.
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- David A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/22/245 Stars
This is my first attempt at growing millet, purple or other, so I’m very happy to see it doing so well. This isn’t a great picture because the plant is sharing the spotlight with rhubarb. I did plant some for a friend in their concrete planter, and I’ve already been instructed to grow it for them next year. They’re all standing at about three feet tall, and filling out more daily. Should be interesting to see what birds do when seeds develop.
- Nancy A.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/15/241 Star
The first order that I received I did get any germination. That’s why I ordered another one. I don’t have pictures.
BIBotanical Interests4/22/24Hey Nancy,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Loralea K.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1/17/245 Stars
Started these under grow lights last Spring. 100% germination within a few days. Strong, beautiful leaves with tall stalks full of millet seed. Staking might be needed depending on your growing conditions. Birds adore the seeds too so if you're a wildlife gardener then it's a must have!
- Danica W.Rated 5 out of 5 stars10/22/235 Stars
This was difficult seed to come by but I'm so glad I found some. The foliage is a deep, gorgeous purple. The photo was taken when they were in bloom and now that they're at the end of the season they look just like the illustration. Germination was good. I will grow these again.
- CarolynVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/9/225 Stars
After a 1:5 peroxide rinse -- sitting 15 min.., then rinsed with plain water -- 100% of seeds germinated overnight - moist paper towel, in dark, warm spot!