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Earth Tones Corn
Scientific Name: Zea mays 'Earth Tones'
Also Known As
- Earth Tones Maize
Plant type
grass / grass like, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 1-12
Earth Tones Corn plant details
Earth Tones Corn is a deciduous fruit / vegetable or grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer cream and tan flowers emerge followed by blue, brown, green, pink, purple, red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Earth Tones Corn
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and tan blooms in summer
- Uses: edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Earth Tones Corn
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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How to Grow Earth Tones Corn
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- tan
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- pink
- red
- yellow
- green
- blue
- purple
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-11
Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular
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