Pennisetum Millet Purple Baron

About this product

Pennisetum 'Purple Baron' delivers bold, deep-burgundy foliage topped with striking purple-black bottlebrush plumes for dramatic fall interest. This ornamental millet brings vertical structure and rich color to mixed containers and mass plantings, making it an easy upsell for autumn retail programs. Sold per piece in a 10" pot, ideal for finished displays and seasonal combinations.

Care & growing

Light

Full sun for the deepest purple coloration.

Watering

Water regularly; tolerates brief dry spells once established.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile potting mix or garden soil.

Habit

Upright and well-branched with strong vertical form.

Bloom time

Late summer through fall.

Common uses

Excellent as a container thriller, landscape accent, or eye-catching retail display.