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Golden Millet Seed Packet
Golden Millet Seed Packet Golden Millet Shade Grass Golden Wood Millet Grass Milium effusum Gold Millet Golden Millet Planting Directions Golden Millet Seed Golden Millet Plants

Millet Seeds - Golden

25 Seeds
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4.99
50 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 8

HEIGHT

24 inches

WIDTH

24 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Yellow

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Evenly moist, well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade to full shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Milium effusum

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Golden Millet (Milium effusum) - If you have shade, you will want to start Golden Millet seeds! Most ornamental grasses need full sun, but this little ornamental Millet Grass actually prefers a shady location. The golden, chartreuse leaves will brighten any shady spot in your xeriscape landscape.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 90 days, germination can be erratic

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

Enrich shaded landscapes with Outsidepride's exquisite ornamental grass seed. Golden Millet (Milium Effusum), the golden gem of ornamental grasses. These perennial ornamental tall grass plants thrive in partial shade, adding a radiant splash of gold to any shady spots in woodland gardens, borders, and containers. Enjoy its graceful, arching forms, bringing movement and texture. These easy-to-grow seeds ensure a serene, inviting, and shimmering foliage display in your outdoor spaces, creating a captivating and tranquil atmosphere. Available in 50 and 25 seed packets.
While some millets are cultivated as grains for food, our Golden Millet is specifically grown for its exceptional visual appeal, ensuring your garden will have a unique and elegant feel. Create stunning, eye-catching displays with these captivating ornamental tall grass plants, which will capture anyone's eyes. Revel in the golden elegance of this ornamental grass seed enhancing your garden's aesthetic and its natural harmony. It's not for food purposes.
Beyond its radiant golden foliage, Golden Millet's delicate seed heads add a subtle texture to the late-season garden, extending its visual interest and making it the highlight of any season. The ornamental grass seed is perfect for creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. Use it to enhance your garden's appeal with its effortless charm and subtle brilliance. This can transform and elevate your outdoor living space into a stunning work of art.
Sow 4-5 seeds indoors or directly in the garden for flexible planting options to see the best results. Lightly cover the seeds with soil and keep them consistently moist until germination occurs, ensuring optimal conditions for growth and success. Plant in a partially shaded location with well-drained soil, which will promote healthy development and vibrant foliage. Thin seedlings allow ample space for optimal growth and to showcase their elegant form with brilliance.

Golden Millet (Milium effusum) - If you have shade, you will want to start Golden Millet seeds! Most ornamental grasses need full sun, but this little ornamental Millet Grass actually prefers a shady location. The golden, chartreuse leaves will brighten any shady spot in your landscape, and it will gently spread to create a bright ground cover for shade. Also called Golden Wood Millet Grass, this ornamental's foliage is bright yellow in spring, and turns greenish gold in summer, and the plant only grows to about 18 - 24 inches tall. A drought tolerant plant perfect for xeriscape landscaping where water conservation is an important factor in the grasses you choose.

How To Grow Golden Millet: Start the Milium effusum seeds indoors in the early spring. Use small pots filled with seed starting mix. Place the ornamental grass seeds onto the soil and cover thinly with sand or soil and keep the seeds moist. Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures have warmed and frost danger has passed. 

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to prune my golden millet plants?

A

Yes, in early spring before new growth starts prune back your plants to encourage healthy new growth.

Q

Can I use it for flower arrangements?

A

Yes, these can be dried and used in flower arrangements.

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