Panicum Species, Wild Proso Millet
Panicummiliaceum

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Panicum (PAN-ih-kum)
Species: miliaceum (mil-ee-AY-see-um)

Synonym:Leptoloma miliacea

Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

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