Description
Mixed Broom Corn (Sorghum bicolor) is an open‑pollinated, annual variety grown primarily for ornamental and craft uses. Maturing in about 85–110 days, these tall, sturdy plants produce colorful, dense seed heads in a range of autumnal hues—deep reds, golds, bronzes, and greens—making them excellent for dried arrangements, wreaths, and bouquets. The long, straight stalks and robust seed heads also suit traditional broom making.
Key features:
- Latin name: Sorghum bicolor
- Days to maturity: 85–110
- Life cycle: Annual
- Uses: Cut flowers, dried arrangements, crafts, and broom making
- Notes: Easy to grow in warm-season gardens, tolerates heat and drought once established; harvest seed heads when dry and colorful for best results.
