Description :
Multicolor Broom Corn is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. These plants are characterized by their long, multiple branches and small, bulb-like seeds that can range from red, orange, white, or black. The seeds are edible and can be used as a grain, and their sturdy branches are often used for brooms.
Type: Annual
Family:
Native Range:
Growing Zones: All
Mature Height: 8-12 feet
Mature Width: 6-9 inches
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil Type: Average
Water: Average,
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf Description:
Bloom Time: 90-120 days from transplant, June – August
Bloom Description: Multicolor mature grains
Harvest: Seeds
Harvest Time: Fall, September
Special Properties: Deer resistant, Cut flowers