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Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum' (Millet 'Violaceum')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum'
Other names
Broom corn millet 'Violaceum', French millet 'Violaceum', Hog millet 'Violaceum', Indian millet 'Violaceum', Russian millet 'Violaceum', Purple-seeded broomcorn millet, Violet panic grass, Purple wild proso millet, Panicum violaceum, Millet 'Violaceum'
Genus
Panicum Panicum
Variety or Cultivar
'Violaceum' _ 'Violaceum' is an erect, clump-forming annual with flat, narrowly lance-shaped, purple-flushed, mid- to dark green leaves and long, airy panicles of tiny, dark purple flower spikelets from summer into autumn.
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Green, Flushed purple in Spring; Green, Flushed purple in Summer; Green, Flushed purple in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation
Direct sow 2cm deep after the soil temperature reaches 18C (65F).
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum' (Millet 'Violaceum') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. May flop in fertile soils. Dislikes waterlogged soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum'
Other names
Broom corn millet 'Violaceum', French millet 'Violaceum', Hog millet 'Violaceum', Indian millet 'Violaceum', Russian millet 'Violaceum', Purple-seeded broomcorn millet, Violet panic grass, Purple wild proso millet, Panicum violaceum, Millet 'Violaceum'
Genus
Panicum Panicum
Variety or Cultivar
'Violaceum' _ 'Violaceum' is an erect, clump-forming annual with flat, narrowly lance-shaped, purple-flushed, mid- to dark green leaves and long, airy panicles of tiny, dark purple flower spikelets from summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Green, Flushed purple in Spring; Green, Flushed purple in Summer; Green, Flushed purple in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Propagation
Direct sow 2cm deep after the soil temperature reaches 18C (65F).
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Panicum miliaceum 'Violaceum' (Millet 'Violaceum') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. May flop in fertile soils. Dislikes waterlogged soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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