Pearl Millet (Cenchrus americanus)
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Pearl Millet is a naturalized 3' to 6' tall summer flowering annual grass with the inflorescence a 4" to 8" white spike similar to a cattail. This plant grows best in full sun and in dry to medium soil moisture sites. It is a widely grown crop in the US for pasture, silage, hay and green chop.
Species Details
| Common Name (Botanical Name) | Pearl Millet (Cenchrus americanus) |
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| Botanical Synonyms | Pennisetum glaucum |
| Bloom Season | Warm Season |
| Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Duration | Perennial;Annual |
| Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
| Soil texture | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Status | Introduced |
| Wetland status | |
| pH | Acidic;Neutral |
| pH Values | 5.5/6.8 |
| Average height | 4-5ft |
| USDA Zones | |
| RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
| Planting rate/Acre | 15-25 |
| Seeds Per Lb. | 82000 |
| Seeds Per Oz | 5125 |
| Seeds Per Packet | 450 |
| Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Wildlife Cover;Wildlife Food;Quality Forage;Erosion Control; |