Cenchrus, Pearl Millet
Cenchrusamericanus 'Jade Princess'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)
Species: americanus (a-mer-ih-KAY-nus)
Cultivar: Jade Princess

Synonym:Pennisetum glaucum

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed