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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Pennisetum (pen-ih-SEE-tum) (Info)
Species: glaucum (GLAW-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Purple Majesty
 6 vendors have this plant for sale.
23 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Dark/Black
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Profile:8 positives
1 neutral
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating |
Author |
Comment |
| Positive |
cblunkjr |
On Sep 15, 2003, cblunkjr from Clatskanie, OR
(Zone 8a) wrote:May be wise to stake this plant in high wind areas.
It is lovely and makes want to run your hands up the bloom for the soft fuzzy feeling. |
| Positive |
Commonsense |
On Jul 6, 2004, Commonsense from Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b) wrote:This is an amazing plant! I grew it for the first time this year. Seeds from Johnny's. Germination indoors was spotty, but I got about ten plants from the packet of seeds, and they are WELL worth growing. They provide a vertical purple-black element in the garden that is invaluable. Their seed heads are frankly and magnificently sexual. I anticipate the birds will enjoy them, too. |
| Neutral |
Portlander |
On Jul 30, 2004, Portlander from Portland, OR wrote: Just planted two gallon-sized purple majesties. I used plenty of good soil and have kept moist, but one plant is turning brown fast. I hope Portland's hot summer sun and the shock of transplant is all that is wrong, but would much appreciate any advice one might have about keeping these plants healthy. |
| Positive |
Kell |
On Sep 7, 2005, Kell from Northern California, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:This plant has been a fast fill in for me. It adds a great color and shape to my garden. The blooms are very striiking and laden with pollen. An easy plant in every way. |
| Positive |
Suze_ |
On May 1, 2006, Suze_ from Bastrop County, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:Even though I've repeatedly seen that this plant is listed as being hardy to zone 8a, I have yet to see it. Definitely an annual for me even in my protected south facing backyard.
However, I really, really love 'Purple Majesty' and grow it every year. One of the few annuals I go to the trouble to start flats of in the spring. |
| Positive |
Shirley1md |
On Nov 10, 2006, Shirley1md from Ellicott City, MD
(Zone 7a) wrote:An All American Selection Winner. It won this prestigious award for its outstanding garden performance in trial gardens all over North America. |
| Positive |
ladyschweig |
On Jan 28, 2007, ladyschweig from Brandy Station, VA
(Zone 6b) wrote:Bought two plants for my "bird garden." Not only did they grow almost as tall as the shephard hooks holding my feeders, the birds loved these plants! While I enjoyed having a tall, dark plant element the birds had loads of fun landing on the plants, eating from them, and "riding" them when too many birds hopped on at once.
I will plant again. Purple Majesty proved too fun not to! |
| Positive |
MarilynneS |
On Aug 3, 2007, MarilynneS from Thunder Bay Ontario
(Canada)
(Zone 3a) wrote:I bought 2 plants this summer to place in a garden that is filled with Canna Lillies and Rudbeckia and Marigolds. It was awesome to say the very least .. tall slender plant with a gorgeous burgundy spike.
What I would like to know is .. can I take this indoors over the winter ??
I am zone 3a.
I will post a pic as well
Marilynne |
| Positive |
ncdirtdigger |
On Jan 27, 2008, ncdirtdigger from Waxhaw, NC wrote: I started the seeds for this plant on a Thursday night and it had sprouted by Sunday morning, very good germination rate as well, 80% as of Sunday. |
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Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: Salem, Alabama
Los Angeles, California
Sacramento, California
San Leandro, California
Safety Harbor, Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
Jacksonville, Illinois
Greenville, Indiana
Barbourville, Kentucky
Ewing, Kentucky
Latonia, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Opelousas, Louisiana
Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
Mathiston, Mississippi
Blair, Nebraska
Neptune, New Jersey
Totowa, New Jersey
Roswell, New Mexico
Waverly, New York
West Kill, New York
Columbia Station, Ohio
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Clatskanie, Oregon
Austin, Texas
Elgin, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Princeton, Texas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Brandy Station, Virginia
Olympia, Washington
Liberty, West Virginia
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