Millet Limelight Seeds

Upright, swaying, lime-green grains on long stems make for a great accompaniment to any bouquet.

Millet is the modern version of the cattails of your childhood. Architectural, with deep rich green foliage and stems, these gorgeous grasses will add drama to your garden, arrangements and even dried collection.

Includes 50 seeds

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Setaria italica
Height	5 ft when full grown
Spacing	9-12" between plants
Light	Full sun
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Non-toxic, and Deer Resistant
Climate	Heat-loving
Water	Prefers regular water
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in large containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Stick in the dirt 1/8" deep, 2" apart. Water gently & regularly as seedlings emerge over the next 2 weeks. Once babies are 2” tall, pluck so there's just one per 12"
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets mostly sun, in decent soil
When to Plant	pring, after last frost, or start inside 6 weeks earlier
When to Expect Blooms	Late summer to frost
Care Instructions	Water regularly
Extra Credit	Plumes can be dried and used in preserved bouquets