Sorghum, Milo, Broomcorn, Durra, Karrir-corn, Guinea-corn, Shattercane
Sorghumbicolor 'White African'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sorghum (SOR-gum)
Species: bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
Cultivar: White African

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds