| Description | Black Madras Ornamental Rice (Oryza sativa) A fast-growing ornamental rice with a tight upright habit. Leaves can get almost black depending on the amount of sun. |
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| Pronunciation | (or-RY-zuh) |
| Plant Type | Grass Ornamental, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | moist, wet, don't allow to dry out |
| Soil & Site | moist, wet, don't allow to dry out |
| Growing Media | average kept moist |
| Leaves | grass-like, deep burgundy to almost black, upright |
| Dimensions | up to 18 inches |
| Propagation | division, seeds |
| Misc Facts | AKA: Purple Leaf Rice, Ornamental Rice, Oryza, Asian Rice, |