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Pennisetum glaucum 'Jade Princess'
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 |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Additional Information about Pennisetum glaucum 'Jade Princess'
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 'Jade Princess'
Thrives in heat and sun. Little fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Summer, Autumn