Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Milium effusum
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
millet étalé
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
effusum milium
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
milium effusum
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
milium effusum
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
milium effusum
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Aquifoliales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Milium Effusum and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Milium Effusum and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Milium Effusum and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Nellie Stevens Holly are as follows:
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Milium Effusum and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Milium Effusum and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.