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Pennisetum glaucum 'Copper Prince'

Ornamental Millet

  • Exciting chartreuse foliage color
  • Rich brown, pollenless panicles
  • Compact, mounded habit
  • Perfect for containers and landscapes
  • Offered in 4.5" green pots

Plants are available seasonally based on demand. Please check availability to order.

  • Category: Annual
  • Hardiness Zone:9-11
  • Height:24-30 in
  • Spread:18-24 in
Attributes
• Blooms all Season
• Border or Bed
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fast Growing
• Great Foliage
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
• Ornamental Grass
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Additional Information about Pennisetum glaucum 'Copper Prince'

44 Plug crop time: 2 to 3 weeks
Transplant to finish: 4 to 5 weeks (green)

New! Now available for worldwide distribution.

  • Intense chartreuse foliage and rich brown, pollenless panicles have a controlled, mounded shape that is more compact than others in the assortment, so plants ship well.
  • Economical grower option seed can be direct-sown into finish containers, plants are well-suited to pot sizes up to gallons, and the crop finishes fast.
  • Great tillering, leading to a bushy plant habit that’s perfect for large containers and landscapes.
  • NOTE: Jade Princess requires warmer temperatures (above 60°F/16°C) than other millets to perform well.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pennisetum glaucum 'Copper Prince'

Thrives in heat and sun. Little fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Summer, Autumn