Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States
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
sand dunes, Sandhills, Well Drained, Wet lands
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Fever, Heart problems, hypertension, Making Herbs, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX vomitoria 'Nana'
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Milium effusum
In German
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
millet étalé
In Spanish
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
effusum milium
In Greek
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
milium effusum
In Polish
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
milium effusum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Cyperales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum. Dwarf Yaupon Holly doesn't have thorns and Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Yaupon Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Yaupon Holly has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea and Rash and Milium Effusum has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea and 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 Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum
Season and care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Milium Effusum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum Physical Information
Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Yaupon Holly height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum are as follows:
Dwarf Yaupon Holly flower color: White
Dwarf Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
- Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum
Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Milium Effusum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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 Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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.