Foxtail millet - Setaria italica 'Highlander'

The robust foxtail millet 'Highlander' is an annual variety with green foliage and green-brown, foxtail-shaped flower heads. The panicles emerge from the top of the stem and gradually bend over as they grow, then open further. This ornamental millet is suitable for planting in the garden or in containers, is very drought-tolerant, and loves full sun. Overall, it requires little maintenance. They make great cut flowers, and their seeds are very nutritious for birds. Allowing the seed heads to ripen in late summer will attract many wildlife species to the garden.

Details :
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to May
Sowing outdoors: From May
Sowing depth: 3 cm
Germination time: 2-4 weeks

Height: up to 120 cm
Planting distance: 60 cm
Piston size: 15 cm
Flowering time: August to October

Soil: Permeable, sandy
Fertilization: not necessary
Location: Sunny
Water consumption: high

Growing tips :
The ideal temperature for growing is around 15-20°C. Once the seedlings are large enough, separate them and grow them individually in their own pots with gritty, well-draining soil. Once the risk of frost has passed, the seedlings can be transplanted outdoors.

Use :
cut flower
dried flower
Wild animals, especially birds

Cut flower :
Ornamental millet is beautiful in all stages, but as a cut flower it is easier to incorporate into bouquets before the panicles bend too much.
They can also be dried and make interesting main or secondary flowers in dried flower arrangements. To do this, cut the stems at the base before seed heads form. When dried, their color lasts for months.

Bag contents :
approx. 150 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.