Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Milium effusum
Quaking Aspen
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Zitterpappel
In French
millet étalé
tremble
In Spanish
effusum milium
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
milium effusum
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
milium effusum
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
milium effusum
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Saliceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen. Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns. Also Milium Effusum does not have fragrant flowers. Milium Effusum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen
Care of Milium Effusum and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.