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Hierochloe odorata

Family Poaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 25 - 50 cm (10 - 20 in)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hierochloe odorata (sweet grass) bears brown and fragrant blooms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Container, dried flowers, ground cover, mass planting, waterfront and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Hierochloe odorata (sweet grass) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.