Name: Oryza sativa 'Black Madras' (Ornamental Rice) [15 Seeds]
SKU: 22457
Price: 4.25 USD
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Oryza sativa ‘Black Madras’ (Ornamental Rice) [15 Seeds]

$4.25

Germination Information: In most areas, you’ll get the best results by sowing the seeds indoors in spring. Press them gently into the surface of the growing medium and keep evenly moist in warm conditions (about 70°F) under lights. Set the seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has past. (The plants do not like to be chilled, so I usually wait until nighttime temperatures are at least 50°F). In hot-summer areas, you could instead try sowing directly in your garden in late spring, after all danger of frost has passed.

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‘Black Madras’ ornamental rice (Oryza sativa) produces clumps of reddish purple, spiky leaf blades reaching about 18 inches tall. The flowers aren’t very noticeable, but you’ll definitely notice the arching clusters of seeds as they mature. The plant grows well in the ground but is particularly good in containers, where you can really appreciate its color and form. Wherever you grow it, it appreciates full sun and a steady supply of moisture. This heat-lover can be perennial in frost-free regions but is generally grown as an annual.

To my eye, the foliage of ‘Black Madras’ rice can be a bit more on the purple side than ‘Red Dragon’ rice is, but the color can vary depending on the age of the plant and the growing conditions, often appearing distinctly reddish. If you’ve had no luck finding seeds of ‘Red Dragon’ (which seems to have disappeared from the trade), consider giving this one a try.

Collected in early to mid October 2022. At least 15 seeds.

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