Go Back Golden Millet Grass (Chartreuse)

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:12 PM
Milium effusum 'Aureum'
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    Plant Type: Annuals

    Most grasses, and grass-like plants require full sun, but this grass is the exception to the rule. The bonus is that the delicate chartreuse leaves will brighten a shady corner in any modern grass garden – or any garden.

    This grass will stand out in your landscape, golden green, very impressive, shade tolerant, for combo planters or landscape, a perennial growing 24" tall, hardy to zone 5.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Flowers are good for drying and preserving
    Provides winter interest

    Flower Color

    Chartreuse (yellow/green)

    Foliage Color

    Chartreuse/yellow

    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    18-24 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    6-8

    Soil Moisture

    dry

    Characteristics & Attributes

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    Bloom Time

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    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full to part sun

    Growth Rate

    Fast

    Seasonal Interests

    Summer, fall, early winter