Switchgrass millet 'Purple Breeze' 2L

Pinkgrass millet 'Purple Breeze' (Panicum virgatum 'Purple Breeze')

Switchgrass 'Purple Breeze' is an attractive ornamental grass, valued for its intensely colourful leaves and showy inflorescences. It is a perennial plant that can add structure and color to any garden.

Characteristics of the Pinkgrass Millet 'Purple Breeze'

Height

Millet 'Purple Breeze' reaches a height of 1 to 1.5 metres, forming compact, upright clumps that blend in perfectly in the garden.

List

The leaves are long, narrow, green with purple hues that become more intense as the plant grows. In autumn, the leaves can take on warmer shades, adding extra charm to the garden.

Flowers

The inflorescences are paniculate, delicate, purple in color, and appear in late summer and early autumn. The flowers add lightness and elegance to the plant.

Growing Switchgrass Millet 'Purple Breeze'

Position

Millet 'Purple Breeze' grows best in sunny positions, but it also tolerates light shade. In full sun, flowering and leaf color are most intense.

Soil

It prefers fertile, well-drained, moderately moist soils. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types, including dry and sandy soils, making it a versatile plant for a variety of garden conditions.

Frost resistance

Millet 'Purple Breeze' is fully frost hardy, which makes it suitable for cultivation in the Polish climate.

Application of Rosehip Millet 'Purple Breeze'

Decorative

It is perfect for planting in home gardens, perennial beds, as a solitary plant or in groups. Its upright habit and colorful leaves add structure and freshness to any garden composition.

Lawns

It can be used as an ornamental grass on lawns, in naturalistic and prairie gardens.

Soil stabilization

It can be used to stabilize the soil on slopes and in ecological and naturalistic garden projects.

Care of Rosehip Millet 'Purple Breeze'

Watering

It requires moderate watering, tolerates periodic droughts well, which makes it suitable for gardens with different soil moisture.

Fertilization

It is recommended to fertilize in the spring with a compound fertilizer to help the plant grow and the intensity of the leaf color.

Trimming

Pruning is recommended in early spring, before the start of a new growing season, to remove old, dry leaves and make room for new growth. This will keep the plant healthy and decorative throughout the season.

Plant Specifications

Flower pot: 2 liters
Age: 2 years old
Frost resistance: Yes