Corn, Ornamental 'Seneca Indian Corn'

Zeamays

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zea (ZEE-uh)
Species
mays (maze)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Days to Maturity
Kernel Color
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anna, Illinois

Whitmore Lake, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Anna, IL (Zone 6b) | October 2013 | positive

I have grown this corn for YEARS and saved the seed. It is a wonderful - beautiful miniature ear of Indian Corn. Very decorative.

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Whitmore Lake, MI (Zone 5b) | July 2007 | positive

Protect plants from raccoons, deer, crows, and earworms. All will destroy it if they can. Also, after harvest is complete, destroy old st...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | neutral

A multi-colored "Indian" type with purple husks. Ears are 8 -9 inches.

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