Sweet Vernal Grass, Vanilla Grass

Anthoxanthumodoratum

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Anthoxanthum (an-tho-ZAN-thum)
Species
odoratum (oh-dor-AY-tum)
Synonym
Anthoxanthum odoratum subsp. odoratum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Sweet Vernal Grass, Vanilla Grass Anthoxanthum odoratum is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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Woodland, WA | May 2006 | neutral

According to the book PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST this Eurasian species contains coumarin which gives it its sweet smell. When...Read More

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

A dense, clumpy grass that releases a strong vanilla fragrance when cut and dried. Useful in potpourri as it retains its scent for years....Read More

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