Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Milium effusum
In German
Chionodoxa
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Chionodoxa
millet étalé
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
effusum milium
In Greek
Chionodoxa
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
milium effusum
In Polish
Chionodoxa
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
Chionodoxa
milium effusum
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Milium Effusum has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Milium Effusum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
- Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum
Care of Chionodoxa and Milium Effusum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
