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 and wildlife
Milium has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
