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Smilograss (Oloptum miliaceum)

Smilograss (Oloptum miliaceum) is a perennial grass valued for its fine texture and ornamental appeal, often used in landscaping for its graceful look and drought tolerance.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Ideal growing range

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Ideal growing range

15-25 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

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Synonyms
Achnatherum miliaceum (L.) P.Beauv.
Agrostis comosa Poir.
Agrostis miliacea L.
Agrostis milium-comosum Poir.
Agrostis monandra Hornem.
Agrostis oseroensis Seenus
Agrostis sepium L.
Milium arundinaceum Sm.
Oryzopsis miliacea (L.) Asch. & Schweinf.
Oryzopsis pauciflora Bég. & Vacc.
Piptatherum comosum (Poir.) Roem. & Schult.
Piptatherum miliaceum (L.) Coss.
Piptatherum multiflorum P.Beauv.
Stipa miliacea (L.) Hoover
Urachne frutescens Link
Urachne miliacea (L.) K.Koch
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusOloptum
  • speciesOloptum miliaceum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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