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Bowles' Golden Grass

Bowles' Golden Grass

MILIUM effusum 'Aureum'

  • Full Shade (0-3 hrs) and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • drought resistance
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • Mature spread is 18"-24"
  • Mounding, Clumping, and Tufted
Regular price $10.99
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Bowles' Golden Grass (Milium effusum 'Aureum') is a breathtaking ornamental grass that acts like a spotlight in shaded garden areas. This award-winning perennial is famous for its bright, chartreuse-to-golden yellow foliage that maintains its brilliant color from spring through autumn. It forms a soft, arching clump of wide blades that bring a luminous, airy texture to woodland gardens and cool, damp borders.

As a classic selection of the Milium genus, 'Aureum' is one of the few ornamental grasses that truly thrives in partial to full shade. In late spring, delicate, wispy flower panicles rise above the foliage like golden mist, swaying gently in the breeze. It is a slow-spreading, non-invasive grass that is perfect for pairing with hostas, ferns, and bleeding hearts to create a high-contrast, vibrant shade display.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Luminous Shade Color: Brilliant golden foliage that brightens up dark garden corners.
  • Elegant Texture: Soft, arching habit adds a refined, airy look to the landscape.
  • Shade Enthusiast: One of the best golden grasses for low-light conditions.
  • Low Maintenance: Simply cut back in late winter to make room for fresh spring growth.

Product Details: This Bowles' Golden Grass is delivered as a healthy 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It reaches a height of 18-24 inches and performs best in dappled light with regular water.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 1'–2'

Mature Spread is 18"-24"

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Spring
  • Summer

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