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Jade Princess Millet Pennisetum glaucum

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
2'6" 2' 76cm 61cm
Height: 2' - 2'6"
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 61cm - 76cm
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
Proven Selections
  • Details

    24 - 30 Inches
    10 - 16 Inches
    18 - 24 Inches
    61cm - 76cm
    25cm - 41cm
    46cm - 61cm

    Features

    Colorful foliage.

    Foliage Interest
    Fall Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Grass: 
    Grass

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cm
    Spacing: 
    10 - 16 Inches 25cm - 41cm
    Spread: 
    18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Brown
    Flower Shade: 
    Rich Brown
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Chartreuse
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Fall
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Grass
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Great in landscapes and containers.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Do not grow below 60°F (16°C). Low temperatures can cause foliage color to become chlorotic or cause necrosis and flower spike bending. Jade Princess is especially cold sensitive. High light results in better basal tillering and stronger stems.

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