1 Gal Ornamental Millet, Copper Prince

Add bold colour and texture to your summer containers and garden beds with Copper Prince Ornamental Millet. This striking ornamental grass features broad foliage that emerges a warm caramel shade and deepens to rich copper-bronze throughout the season. In late summer, rosy bronze foxtail-like plumes rise above the foliage, creating dramatic height and visual interest. Heat tolerant and easy to grow, Copper Prince makes an excellent focal point in mixed planters, landscapes, and patio containers.

Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Fall

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Pennisetum glaucum 'Copper Prince'

AKA

Copper Prince Ornamental Millet

Light

Full Sun

Water

Grows best in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and in hot, dry weather. Once established, it has good drought tolerance but maintains its best colour and vigor with consistent moisture.

Care Level

Ornamental Millet 'Copper Prince' is easy to grow and requires minimal care. Water regularly during establishment, fertilize occasionally during the growing season, and remove spent foliage at the end of the season if desired.

Optimal Temperature

18–30°C

Frost Tolerant

Mature Height

24–36 in. (60–90 cm)

Mature Spread

18–24 in. (45–60 cm)

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic