| Hierochloe odorata | USDA Zone: 3-8 |
Sweet Grass features airy panicles of lightly-scented creamy white flowers with buttery yellow overtones held atop the stems from mid spring to early summer. The coppery-bronze fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from mid summer to mid fall. Its fragrant grassy leaves are grayish green in colour. As an added bonus, the foliage turns gorgeous shades of yellow and in the fall.
An erect, slender, sweet smelling aromatic grass, producing small seed heads bearing broad, copper colored spikelets; it is considered a sacred herb by indigenous peoples in North America; extremely hardy, and will cover an area by spreading rhizomes.
Sweet Grass is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Herb Gardens
- Container Planting
- Bog Gardens
Native to Ontario
Attracts Birds
Common Name: Sweetgrass, Vanilla Grass, Manna Grass
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| More About Sweet Grass |
| Height: 18 inches |
Spread: 18+ inches |
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Sweet Grass does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. This plant should not require much in the way of fertilizing once established, although it may appreciate a shot of general-purpose fertilizer from time to time early in the growing season. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil. Sweet Grass is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
