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Corn, Ornamental 'Big Chief'

Zeamays

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Zea (ZEE-uh)

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Species

mays (maze)

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Height

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Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

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Seed Collecting

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | neutral

Multicolored "dent" produces 8-10" ears, approximately 2" wide. 10-14' tall plants. Colors include red, blue, yellow, white and bicolors.

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