| Description | A 2003 All American Selection of Purple Millet. The dark purple foliage and flowers make this a stunning plant. |
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| Pronunciation | (penn-i-SEE-tum) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Sunlight | Best color is in full sun. |
| Moisture | Tolerates dryness but prefers average moisture. |
| Soil & Site | average to well drained |
| Growing Media | average patio to well drained |
| Temperature | prefers warmth |
| Flowers | Seed heads are: narrow, bristly, dark purple and take on a yellow coloration from the anthers. Make nice dried flowers. |
| Leaves | long, narrow, dark purple with a dark midrib, foliage color starts as dark green and changes to dark red, |
| Stems | Plant has a few main larger stalks along with secondary stalks all coming from a clump. |
| Dimensions | Reaches 4-5 feet tall by 2-3 feet in spread. |
| Propagation | seeds, division |
| Cultivar Origin | This hybrid purple millet was developed by David Andrews and John Rajewski of the University of Nebraska. For many years it was a genetic oddity at the university until spotted by Harlan Hamernik of Bluebird Nursery, Clarkston, Nebraska USA. He suggested it be entered into the All American Selection process in 1998. It won a gold medal in 2003. |
| Author's Notes | Have used this grass in many times in containers and gardens. In full sun the foliage is almost black. |
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