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Pennisetum glaucum

Common name ornamental millet

Family poaceae

Life cycle perennial (Z8-11)

Flowers purple (summer)

Size 3-4'

Light sun

Popular ornamental grass, grown for its dark foliage and nearly-black flowers. For some reason I thought it was hardy in my zone when I traded for the seed, but that seems unlikely. We'll see what it can do in a single season of growth.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: , big pond

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from '07 trade. Baggy 65F (80%G, 4-7d)

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