Pennisetum glaucum ‘Purple Baron’ Black Foxtail Millet
Outstanding coloured foliage and seed heads which reach 1 m in height. Can be grown in a tub or transplanted into a full-sun situation in the garden. Millets are summer growing grasses and need above 18°C soil temperatures to thrive.
The ripe seed heads dry well and hold together for years so are useful in dry flower arrangements. The seed heads are also a favourite bird food. The nutritious seeds are edible raw or cooked. They can be ground into a flour, roasted, or steamed for use in fermented and non-fermented breads, porridges, snack foods, and beverages
Germination
Sow 4-5 seeds per small pot and germinate seeds at room temperature or above in early October for planting out in mid-November. Individual plants do not transplant well so multiple sow seeds which also gives a fuller plant.
Approximate seeds per pack
20 seeds/packet