Growing Non-GMO Ornamental Millet Purple Majesty Flower Seeds

Purple Majesty millet is traditionally grown outside and grows so large that there is little reason to ever grow plants indoors. Pennisetum glaucum should germinate in less than 7 days with full lighting. Lightly press without covering 3-4 Purple Majesty millet seeds in dry, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Once established, Purple Majesty millet performs well in regions prone to drought, heat, and poor soils.

If starting indoors, harden off before transplanting outdoors. As the plant ages, remove old foliage and old stems to keep the plant looking clean and healthy. This plant is most often treated as an annual and can be cut back each year. When it is grown in containers, it thrives and needs no special care.

Ornamental Millet Purple Majesty in the Flower Garden

Ornamental Millets are an easy way to add interest, texture, and color to any garden! This specialty grass can be cut and used in fresh or dried flower arrangements as well.

Landscape Use of Ornamental Millet Purple Majesty

Purple Majesty Ornamental Millet is frequently used along fence lines and property borders or in groups. It plays a part in many different garden styles and location needs. It thrives in cities, in pots, in coastal locations, and more. Incorporate it into your next landscape or patioscape! Whatever you do with it, you can be sure that it will draw the eye and drop the jaw.

About Ornamental Millet Purple Majesty Garden Seeds

Purple Majesty was developed at the University of Nebraska for visual interest as well as general annual hardiness. It is incredibly easy to grow and is tolerant of heat and drought.

Purple Majesty is the winner of the 2003 All American Selections Award for being an effective new use of an ‘old’ plant. It is loved by all for being “tall, dark, and handsome”.

If left on the plant to age, the millet flower will attract birds who feed on the seeds. Perfect for bird watchers!

If your seedlings come up green, don’t be concerned! The direct sunlight is what turns these grasses into the deep purple color we all know and desire.

This plant can also be known as Purple Millet, Blackleaf Millet, or Ornamental Pennisetum.

Pennisetum glaucum, otherwise known as Millet, is one of the most widely produced varieties of millet and is native to Africa and Asia, but has since been naturalized throughout most of the world. Millet is one of the most popular grows in the entire world, with more than 2 dozen names in just Africa alone.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"This variety of Ornamental Millet is world-renowned for a reason! You will love the look and practicality of this plant for your garden. I love to use the immature flower spikes as surprising additions to floral arrangements."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Ornamental Millet Purple Majesty Seeds Per Package:

• 25 seed Packet
• 100 seed Packet

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