Oloptum miliaceum
Oloptum miliaceum
Oloptum
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Smilo grass is a low-maintenance ornamental grass that thrives in full sun with moderate, consistent moisture. Plant in well-drained soil and water weekly during the growing season, reducing frequency in winter. It forms attractive clumps with delicate seed heads that add movement and texture to garden borders.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly And Allow Soil To Partially Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Algeria
Argentina Northeast
Arizona
Austria
Azores
Baleares
California
Canary Is.
Chile Central
Chile South
Corse
East Aegean Is.
Egypt
France
Great Britain
Greece
Hawaii
Idaho
Iran
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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