Bowles’ Golden Grass. A slowly spreading bright golden yellow perennial grass with delicate rich golden yellow spikelets. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to July. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Milium effusum ‘Aureum’
A slowly spreading bright golden yellow perennial grass with delicate rich golden yellow spikelets.
Additional information
| Generic | Milium |
|---|---|
| Species | effusum |
| Varietry | 'Aureum' |
| Common Name | Bowles' Golden Grass |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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