The name Fontaine says a lot about the habit of this ornamental grass. The delicate branches spread out just like water in a fountain. The grass has medium-green, long lance-shaped leaves and graceful flower stems that arch in all directions, like a plume. The plant grows to a height of 40–50 cm. As with many grasses, the flower itself is inconspicuous and produces a small seed at the tip of the panicle. Virgin millet is a very useful, decorative bouquet plant that lasts a long time in the vase. Annual.