Proso Millet
Panicum miliaceum
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Roger Culos
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Panicum
- Species:
- Panicum miliaceum
- USDA Symbol:
- PAMI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Armyworm moth (Pseudaletia unipuncta), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), Green Cloverworm Moth (Hypena scabra), Mexican rice borer (Eoreuma loftini), Striped rice borer (Chilo suppressalis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in nutrient-poor conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil without pretreatment.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Ernst Seeds (seeds)
- Native Seed Group (seeds)