Milium effusum 'Aureum'

Also Known As

Millium effusum 'Aureum'
Golden Millet Grass
Golden Wood Millet

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Milium effusum 'Aureum' plant details

Milium effusum 'Aureum' is a deciduous grass (or grassy in appearance) with chartreuse foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Milium effusum 'Aureum'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Milium effusum 'Aureum'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A 1-2' colorful grass which is seldom available, this form is grown primarily for its yellow flowers (4-8") and yellow foliage especially pretty in spring and useful in fresh or dried arrangements. S-PSh-Sh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

A delicate little cool season grass reveling in moist shaded positions. It's soft, bright chartreuse, 5mm wide blades form a loose clumps which given their gentle nature are indispensable planted with small woodland bulbs such as Cyclamen coum or on it's own to light up that damp shaded spot. It also makes an ideal winter filler for that prize, potted, Summer growing bulb. Semi dormant over Summer and then tolerant of some dryness. Cut back at the start of Winter. An unassuming little gem.