Copper Prince Ornamental Millet is a compact ornamental grass with arching foliage that emerges copper or bronze and transitions to rich green as it matures. The thick, upright rose-bronze panicles bloom from late summer into fall. Prefers part sun and well-drained soils. Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established.
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Type: |
Orn. Grass, Annual |
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Origins: |
Eastern Asia to Western Australia |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Brown |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Rust and leaf spot diseases are potential problems. Susceptible to damage by chinch bugs and stink bugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Yarrow, Blanket Flower
IMAGES: Photos by Ball Seed, Copper Prince Ornamental Millet
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
