.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Purple Baron' Ornamental Millet Grass, Millet 'Purple Baron' Description A striking ornamental grass featuring tall, vibrant purple plumes and lush green foliage, ideal for adding color and texture to garden landscapes throughout the growing season. Suggested Uses Perfect for garden borders, mass plantings, and container displays. It attracts pollinators and provides visual interest in flower beds and landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Purple Baron' Common Name: Purple Baron' Ornamental Millet Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 feet in height with a 2-3 foot spread, depending on conditions Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Clumping, Fine-textured Leaves Bloom Time: Late Summer to Fall Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No, prefers outdoor conditions Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic, safe around pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, produces ornamental seed heads Grows Well With: Companion plants like coneflowers, grasses, and sedums Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after the last frost, in well-drained soil Soil Moisture: Maintains moist, but not waterlogged, soil Soil Type: Adaptable to various soil types, prefers slightly acidic to neutral Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity Pruning Instructions: Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth Winter Care: Mulch around base in colder zones; otherwise, minimal winter protection needed Planting Depth: Bury crown at soil level Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Deadhead spent flowers to promote appearance and longevity
