Milium effusum
Wood millet
Milium Milium
M. effusum - M. effusum is a mid-sized semi-evergreen grass with arching green foliage. In summer it bears open flower panicles.
Milium effusum is: Semi evergreen
Clump-forming
Yellow-green in Summer
Green in All seasons
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free
Division, Seed
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Milium effusum (Wood millet) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in light shade. If in a sunny position, ensure that the soil is moisture retentive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Milium effusum
Wood millet
Milium Milium
M. effusum - M. effusum is a mid-sized semi-evergreen grass with arching green foliage. In summer it bears open flower panicles.
Semi evergreen
Clump-forming
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Yellow-green in Summer
Green in All seasons
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free
Division, Seed
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Milium effusum (Wood millet) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in light shade. If in a sunny position, ensure that the soil is moisture retentive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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