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Beginner
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1m
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0.9m
max. height |
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1-2 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron'
Other names: Ornamental millet 'Purple Baron', Cat tail
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Genus: Pennisetum
Variety or cultivar: 'Purple Baron' _ 'Purple Baron' is a tender grass grown as an annual. Its stem and leaves turn from green to deep purple as it matures, especially in full sun. In summer, it produces many purple, erect, fluffy flower spikes on leafy stems.
Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple in Summer
Foliage: Purple in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron' (Ornamental millet 'Purple Baron') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Prairie planting
Cultivation: Plant in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
wendy woodbridge
Do i need to cut this plant back if so when?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sat. 10th September 2011 21:36
- Last reply: Wed. 14th September 2011 13:42
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