Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Warmer regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Purple, Purplish-black
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Cream
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
15-0-15, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, eyespot, Red blotch
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Unknown
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits, Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Flowering Tips, Whole plant
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, repels deer
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM glaucum 'purple millet'
Rosa canina
Common Name
Millet, Pearl Millet
Dog Rose
In Hindi
purple millet
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
purple millet
Heckenrose
In French
millet pourpre
Dog Rose
In Spanish
purple millet
Perro se levantó
In Greek
purple millet
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
purple millet
Dog Rose
In Polish
purple millet
Dzika róża
In Latin
purple millet
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Millet and Dog Rose
Season and care of Purple Millet and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Millet and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Millet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Millet is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Millet is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Purple Millet and Dog Rose Physical Information
Purple Millet and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Millet height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Millet and Dog Rose are as follows:
Purple Millet flower color: Brown, Purple and Purplish-black
Purple Millet leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Burgundy
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Purple Millet and Dog Rose
Care of Purple Millet and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Millet pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Purple Millet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.