Bowles Golden Grass, Golden Millet Grass, Golden Wood Millet 'Aureum'

Miliumeffusum

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Milium (MIL-lee-um)
Species
effusum (eff-YOO-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut

Bend, Oregon

Portland, Oregon(2 reports)

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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ROSLINDALE, MA | July 2016 | positive

Foliage is chartreuse in spring, growing greener by July. Foliage stays under 12" in height, the flower scapes can add another foot. Look...Read More

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