Milium effusum ‘Aureum’

 

This beautiful grass has golden foliage held in a slightly ruffled manner. The golden, arching flower stems are magnificent when they catch the morning or evening light. When you see it it’s hard to believe that a plant can glow that brightly!

Common Name:  Wood Millet

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Zone Hardiness:  6-9

Light:  Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Foliage Colour:  Golden

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Grass

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Soil Moisture:  Moist

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Damp shady woods, especially oak and beech, on heavy humus rich lime soils.

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