Zea mays var. gracillima (Red Strawberry Corn)
Zea mays var. gracillima (Red Strawberry Corn)
200cm, Red Strawberry Corn is an annual grass from South America with tall stalks covered with long, narrow, fresh green leaves. The ornamental strawberry-like cobs contain numerous small reddish brown seeds. These are edible when still unripe and soft, but they are usually used ripe and dry for decoration purposes. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in full sun and plenty of watering during the growing period. VII-IX.More Details »