Indian millet

Cenchrus americanus

Also known as
  • African Millet
  • American fountaingrass
  • Babala
  • Bullrush Millet
  • Kaffir Millet
  • Mhunga
  • Pearl Millet
  • Poko Grass
  • Pussy Grass
  • bajra
  • bulrush millet
  • cattail millet
  • horse millet
  • pearl-millet
Poaceae
Annual
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Cenchrus americanus, commonly known as Indian millet or pearl millet, is an annual ornamental grass that thrives in full sun and medium moisture conditions. It typically grows to a height of 0.6–1.5 meters and produces green and yellow blooms in late summer to early fall. This plant prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils and is suitable for USDA zones 3–10.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Height

0.4–1.5 m

Spread

0.2–0.4 m

Zones

3–10

Flower colors

Calendar
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F
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M
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D
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Harvest
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