Sunset®: 12-24,28-30
USDA: 9-11
Sun Exposure: Part shade to full sun
Origin: Asia
Growth Habits: Perennial grass, often grown as annual, 3 feet tall (90 cm), 1 feet spread (30 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water
Propagation: Seeds
Used to be cultivated as a cereal in India.
Blooming Habits:
Grown for the hard, shiny, bead-like clusters of gray to black seeds that form at the tips of the stems. They can be strung for necklaces.
Culture:
Soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting. Plant after last frost in spring, 12 inches apart.
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