Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Pennisetum glaucum
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Purple, Purplish-black
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Cream
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-0-15, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, eyespot, Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Flowering Tips, Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, repels deer
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM glaucum 'purple millet'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Millet, Pearl Millet
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
purple millet
Umbrella Plant
In German
purple millet
Dach-Anlage
In French
millet pourpre
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
purple millet
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
purple millet
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
purple millet
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
purple millet
parasol roślin
In Latin
purple millet
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Purple Millet and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Purple Millet and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Millet and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Millet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Millet is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Millet is Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Millet and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Purple Millet and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Millet height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Purple Millet and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Purple Millet flower color: Brown, Purple and Purplish-black
Purple Millet leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Burgundy
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Purple Millet and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Purple Millet and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Millet pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Millet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.