Purple Baron Ornamental Millet

Purple Baron Ornamental Millet is a dramatic annual grass prized for its deep burgundy-purple foliage and bold, upright form. Its tall, architectural growth adds height and contrast to fall containers, garden beds, porch displays, and seasonal landscape plantings. Dark foliage and distinctive seed heads make it an especially striking companion for brightly colored mums, asters, ornamental cabbage and kale, and pumpkins.

Perfect for creating a more layered and professionally designed fall display, Purple Baron Millet provides the height and texture needed to break up traditional mounded fall flowers. Its rich color works beautifully with orange, yellow, red, purple, and other classic autumn tones.

Maintenance: Place in full sun for the strongest growth and deepest foliage color. Water regularly, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings while avoiding prolonged drought. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering during warm or windy weather. Purple Baron Millet is grown as an annual in New England and should be protected from frost if you wish to extend its display.