Barnyard millet
Echinochloa colona
Barnyard millet is a robust, low-maintenance grass that thrives in full sun to partial shade with average moisture. It adapts readily to a wide range of soils and requires little attention once established. Best grown outdoors as a grain crop or wildlife forage plant rather than as an ornamental.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly And Maintain Consistently Moist Soil; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
4 – 8.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 8, 2022 by M. Hedayat (cc-by-sa)
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