Hierochloe odorata

Sweet Grass

Vanilla-scented leaves. Native North Americans burned the foliage to invite the presence of good spirits.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: April, May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Brown
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 6"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Fast
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg