A Guide to this Versatile Ground Cover Red Millet (Panicum miliaceum var. sanguinale) is a warm-season annual grass that is highly valued for its versatility, rapid growth, and ability to produce nutrient-rich seeds. This hardy plant is often grown for its benefits to wildlife, particularly as a source of food for birds, and as a cover crop. Below, we delve into the characteristics, benefits, and practical uses of Red Millet. Appearance Red Millet is a tall, upright grass that produces fine, reddish stems and broad, green leaves. It reaches a height of about 1 to 1.5 metres and develops loose,…