Heirloom. The ultimate fall decoration and treat for the birds! Harvest seed sprays for dried arrangements or grow enough to make yourself an old-fashioned broom. Brooms were traditionally made from the straw-like fibers after stripping off the seeds. 'Broom Corn' is not related to corn but is actually a sorgum, another member of the grass family. Instead of growing tassels and ears, it is topped by richly coloured shiny seeds. Broomfield, Colorado was named after this plant around 1900 when a lot of farmland was devoted to growing it. Height 5-6 feet. Full sun.
