Glass Gem Corn

Scientific Name: Zea mays 'Glass Gem'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 6'-9'
W: 6'-7'

planting zones

1-12

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Glass Gem Corn plant details

Glass Gem Corn is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer cream flowers emerge followed by orange, purple, red and yellow fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Glass Gem Corn

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 7 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and summer
Uses: culinary, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, edible, multi-colored

GROWING CONDITIONS for Glass Gem Corn

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

When I was a kid we panned for “gold” in a local stream, attracted by the glistening yellow glint of some particular stones under the rippling water. I understand the attraction to the different alchemy of the plant world, 'Glass Gem' reveals to all who venture to grow it a bunch of pearly multicolored gems all lined up in neat rows. The kernels can be popped, ground into flour, or used decoratively.