Ornamental Millet ‘Copper Prince’ (Pennisetum glaucum)

‘Copper Prince’ makes a dramatic statement as an accent plant in a mixed container, garden bed or landscape. The leaves start out a light caramel color and darken to copper as they mature. Rose-bronze fuzzy foxtails arise out of the foliage in late summer and add to its splendor. Grow in full to partial sun and this heat tolerant plant will thrive where other plants won’t. Named ‘Best Novelty’ at the 2017 Colorado State University Flower Trial Garden. Millet seeds are enjoyed by goldfinches and other birds.