- Botanical name: Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Baron'
- Common name: Ornamental millet
- Family: Poaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Key features:
- Flowers
Grown for their linear leaves and feathery, spikes, Pennisetum are used in mixed borders, and add a touch of drama to fresh and dried flower arrangements. Pennisetum glaucum ‘Purple Baron’ produces spiky, dark purple flower spikes from July to September. It’s the perfect backdrop to bold summer colours, and makes an interesting focal point in patio container displays.
Grow Pennisetum glaucum ‘Purple Baron’ in moist well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Cut back dead top growth by early spring, and protect from frost with a dry mulch in winter.
How to grow Pennisetum 'Purple Baron'
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Plant size
90cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Prune in June |
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Do not Prune in July |
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Do not Prune in August |
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O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Pennisetum 'Purple Baron' and wildlife
Pennisetum 'Purple Baron' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Pennisetum 'Purple Baron' poisonous?
Pennisetum 'Purple Baron' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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