Shades of Blue Ornamental Corn features miniature 4-7 inch corn ears adorned with striking blue purple and gray kernels that catch the light beautifully. This eye-catching corn variety is not just for decoration; it also makes tasty popcorn and can be grinded into blue cornmeal and flour. Customers love this corn for its versatility as it’s perfect for both ornamental use in flower beds or as a striking centerpiece in a fall harvest display. The vivid multicolored kernels are great for crafting wreath-making or even creating homemade popcorn with a twist. Easy to grow Shades of Blue Ornamental Corn is an excellent choice for gardeners of all levels thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its tall dramatic growth adds height and texture to gardens making it perfect for creating a backdrop in vegetable plots borders or landscape beds. This variety also serves as a wildlife-friendly plant attracting birds and pollinators creating a lively thriving garden environment. Whether you re looking for an impressive ornamental plant or a functional multi-use crop Shades of Blue Ornamental Corn brings both beauty and practicality to your garden. Corn is one of the plants grown in the traditional Native American vegetable technique called the Three Sisters. The other two plants in the Three Sisters are beans and squash and each has its role in the companion planting tradition. Corn serves as a support for the vining beans. Squash served as a ground cover preventing weeds from growing. Beans provided natural fertilizer for all. Also Known As: Blue Spectrum Native American Corn Flint Corn Indian Corn Pole Corn Maize Maise Calico Corn Baby Popcorn Ornamental Corn Decorative Corn. Plant Name: Ornamental Corn Shades of Blue Latin Name: Zea mays Days to Germinate: 10-14 Days to Harvest: 80-110 Plant Height: 7 - 9 Feet Spread: 2 - 3 Feet Growth Habit: Upright USDA Zones: 2-11 Lifespan: Annual Brand: TomorrowSeeds Sunlight: Full Sun Partial Shade Pollination: Heirloom Open-Pollinated GMO: No Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No Seeds Packed For**: 2025 *Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds. **Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.