Plant Information
Pink Zebra Ornamental Corn
Scientific Name: Zea mays
Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 6 - 18" (15 - 46cm)
Height: 48 - 60" (122 - 152cm)
Width: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Pink/purple/green/white foliage is perfect for late-season decorating..
Small purple corn cobs will form on plant, great for Fall décor!
Ideal in mixed containers and landscapes.
Plants will send out many side shoots if given room to expand.
Plug crop time: 1 to 2 weeks
Transplant to finish: Late Spring 4 to 6 weeks, Autumn 3 to 5 weeks
- Grow late Summer and Autumn sales with the only dwarf variegated ornamental corn on the market. Home gardeners will love the dramatic colour and texture in their late-season mixed planters and gardens, and fresh market farmers will captivate their customers, too!
- Green and white striped foliage adds showy purples/red/pinks in cool nights/long days.
- Better tillering in Autumn than other ornamental corns – each stalk produces many small ears with purple kernels and tassels.
- Great for quarts and gallons, with fast finish from plugs or direct sown.