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Purple Majesty
Grass
GrassCenchrus americanus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 120 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
Overview
Add architecture and color to floral arrangements or containers. Deep purple foliage, stems, and cattail-like spikes. 1-3 main stems and 12-14" secondary plumes. Suited to 4" pots up to gallon containers. Also known as pearl millet. FleuroSelect Gold Award Winner. AAS Winner.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost when soil has warmed
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained potting soil or garden soil; tolerant of various soil types. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.