Anthoxanthum odoratum

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Anthoxanthum odoratum
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Anthoxanthum
Species: A. odoratum
Binomial name
Anthoxanthum odoratum
L.

Vanilla grass, anthoxanthum odorata, is also known as sweet vernal grass, holy grass, or buffalo grass. It can be grown in the yard, but is popular for growth in pots inside the house, because it smells like vanilla, especially after being cut and dried.

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Anthoxanthum odoratum.
  • one small plug should grow to cover 2 square feet per growing season
  • Hardy, to zone 3a
  • up to 2 feet tall
  • Perennial
  • Full sun to partial shade

This grass contains coumarin glycoside and benzoic acid, producing its desirable scent, a cross between fresh hay and vanilla. Smells much like Sweet Woodruff.

Growing:

Sow by scattering on the ground in the spring through fall. Germinates in 4 to 5 days. Prefers sandy loam and a high pH (can be obtained by fertilizing with used coffee grounds, pine needles, or sawdust).


References

  • Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. Check date values in: |year= (help); External link in |title= (help)

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