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Zea mays japonica (Ornamental Corn, Sweet Corn)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Ornamental, Foliage, Dried Arrangements
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Silver
Blooms: Summer
Width: 1 - 1.5 ft.
Height: 3 - 6 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Half-hardy Annual. Fast-growing, erect annual grown for its variegated foliage and ornamental seed heads (cobs). Has tassel-like silver flower heads followed by large, bright yellow cobs. Zea quadricolor has multi-colored foliage of silver, green, pink and cream. 'Variegata' is pictured.