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Grass - Purple Majesty Millet
Place in a well-drained, sunny site. This plant grows 4 to 5 feet tall with cattail-like flower plumes that are 12-14 inchs in length. The Purple Majesty Millet, 'Pennisetum glaucum', is a beautiful cornlike plant with deep purple foliage, stems and flower plumes. Sunlight strengthens the purple color. The Purple Majesty plant is very tolerant of heat and low moisture, but performs better with adequate moisture. It will be the conversation piece of your late season garden. Birds love the seed too! The young plants are green and the stem and mid-rib of the foliage first turn purple after about the 8 leaf stage. This is an outstanding ornamental well worth growing even if it is an annual. ... additional info
Geranium - Maverick Violet Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness. The Geranium Maverick Violet , 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is a unique variety that offers beautiful violet flowers. The 'Maverick’ series has full flower heads in a mixture of colors including violet. |
