Sorghum nigricans Milaan White | Great Millet

Sorghum nigricans ‘Milaan White’ | Great Millet Sorghum

Sorghum nigricans ‘Milaan White’ is a vigorous, grass-like annual grown for its large, dense white seed heads held on strong, upright stems. Highly decorative both fresh and dried, it is a favorite for bouquets, autumn arrangements, and dried flower work.

This heat-loving plant thrives once the soil has warmed in spring. Sorghum prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil and is notably drought-tolerant once established, making it easy to grow even in warmer summers.

An excellent structural element in cut-flower gardens and naturalistic plantings.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Sorghum nigricans
• Variety: Milaan White
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 80–120 cm (up to 150 cm in ideal conditions)
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types
• Plant spacing: 30–40 cm
• Use: Cut flower, dried flower, ornamental grass

Sowing & Growing

• Sowing time:
  • Indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost
  • Direct sow: After risk of frost, once soil is warm
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Days to bloom: approx. 90–110 days
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established