Annual grass with a with showy purplish-green pendulous flower-heads. The seeds are a must for birds and the flowers are very useful in flower arrangements.
Prefers acidic or neutral soils, clayey and well drained.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 15ºC night/20ºC day. Surface sow and cover with a thin layer of soil. Maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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| Flowering |
| Attracts Wildlife | Seed eating birds |
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| Average germination (%) | 7-15 |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Cottage garden, Cut flower, Grass |
| Planting distance | 20 cm |
| Seeds per gram | 200 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Fertile |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |