Pennisetum Millet Purple Baron

About this product

Pennisetum Millet 'Purple Baron' delivers striking deep-burgundy foliage and bold, cattail-like plumes that make an instant statement in fall displays. This ornamental millet stands tall and upright, adding vertical drama and rich color to containers and landscape beds. A retail-ready standout in P10 pots, sold per piece for flexible merchandising.

Care & growing

Light

Full sun for the deepest purple coloration.

Watering

Moderate, consistent moisture; avoid waterlogged soil.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile potting mix or garden loam.

Temperature

65–85°F; frost-sensitive.

Bloom time

Late summer through fall.

Common uses

Ideal as a container thriller, landscape accent, and eye-catching retail display.