Purple Baron ornamental millet
Cenchrus violaceus 'Purple Baron'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3.5 feet tall9 to 15 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Purple
Notes
'Purple Baron' ornamental millet (Cenchrus violaceus 'Purple Baron') is an annual for borders, containers, and cut arrangements. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 30 to 39 inches tall and stays 9 to 15 inches wide. Purple blooms appear from mid to late summer and into early autumn.
Pairs well with Flower of an hour, Nigra hollyhock, and Red fescue.