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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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

Seaside, California

West Palm Beach, Florida

Sweet Home, Oregon

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Stuart, FL (Zone 10b) | March 2011 | positive

White proso millet is the favorite food of painted buntings which is a threatened bird species. The birds are colorful with the males co...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

From Scott Seed: "White Proso Millet is mainly grown in Colorado and Dakotas. It has little importance in the South, and does not produce...Read More

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