Milium effusum

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Bowles's golden grassPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Poaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Bowles's golden grass, Milium effusum, is a semi-evergreen grass, perfect for growing in a shady spot. It starts growing early in spring, quickly forming a carpet of yellowish leaves, which mature to bright green. Its nodding yellow flowers in summer complement the look.

Grow Milium effusum towards the front of a shady border, or as part of a woodland planting scheme, in moist, almost boggy soil.

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Milium ‘Effusum’ and wildlife

Milium ‘Effusum’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Milium ‘Effusum’ poisonous?

Milium ‘Effusum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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