Japanese Millet (Echinochloa esculenta)
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Echinochloa esculenta is a 2' to 4' tall summer flowering naturalized annual grass. It grows best in full sun and requires medium to wet soil moisture sites. A common name is Japanese Millet. It is a good wildlife food source for doves, turkey, songbirds, and especially ducks.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Japanese Millet (Echinochloa esculenta) |
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| Bloom Season | Warm Season |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Annual |
| Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
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| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | FAC;FACU;FACW |
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| Average height | 3-4ft |
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| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | 15-35 |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 140000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 8750 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 600 |
| Product Benefits | Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Erosion Control; |