Sweet Grass
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Hierochloe odorata

  • Sod forming grass with bright green blades that give off a sweet scent when burned,
  • Pinkish flowerspikes in early summer.
  • Aggressive spreader; plant in a large or contained area.
  • Native species; traditionally used in First Nations ceremonies.

Fertile, moist to wet soil. Sun. Cut back to 2cm in early spring.

Height: 40-100cm (16-40 in.) Spread: 60-90cm (2-3 ft.)+

Zone 2

Andropogon gerardi 'Blackhawks' (big bluestem), entire plant.
Big Bluestem 'Blackhawks'
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (blue fescue), entire plant in bloom.
Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue'
Helictotrichon sempervirens (blue oat grass), entire plant in bloom.
Blue Oat Grass
Feather Reed Grass 'Avalanche'
Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster'

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