Hierochloe odorata
SWEET GRASS, HOLY GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous grass

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Flowers: white-green

Flowering Time: mid spring to mid summer

Leaves: aromatic; glossy; mid green

Edibility: herbalist herb
 
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Hierochloe odorata
SWEET GRASS, HOLY GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous grass

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white-green

Flowering Time: mid spring to mid summer

Leaves: aromatic; glossy; mid green

Edibility: herbalist herb


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: mass planting, cut foliage

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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