Description | Black Madras Ornamental Rice (Oryza sativa) A fast-growing ornamental rice with a tight upright habit. Leaves can get almost black depending on the amount of sun. |
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Pronunciation | (or-RY-zuh) |
Plant Type | Grass Ornamental, Perennial Tender |
Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | moist, wet, don't allow to dry out |
Soil & Site | moist, wet, don't allow to dry out |
Growing Media | average kept moist |
Leaves | grass-like, deep burgundy to almost black, upright |
Dimensions | up to 18 inches |
Propagation | division, seeds |
Misc Facts | AKA: Purple Leaf Rice, Ornamental Rice, Oryza, Asian Rice, |