Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Hierochloe odorata

Common Name: Vanilla Grass, Sweet Grass, Holy Grass, Seneca Grass

DescriptionThe crushed leaves of this native grass have a strong fragrance. Native to wet areas.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone4
Sunlightsun, mostly sunny, part shade
Moisturepreferred moist, average
Soil & Siteaverage, moist
Flowersshort inflorescence, drooping branches of small bell shaped flowers
Dimensionsup to two feet
Propagationseeds, division
Misc FactsUsed by native Americans to make scented baskets. Genus name from the Greek "hieros" scacred or holy and "chloe" grass.
Notes & Reference#103-The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses (Rick Darke), #151-Grasses An Identification Guide (Lauren Brown)
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