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Anthoxanthum odoratum

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Anthoxanthum (an-tho-ZAN-thum) (Info)
Species: odoratum (oh-dor-AY-tum) (Info)

Synonym:Anthoxanthum odoratum subsp. odoratum

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

No positives
3 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Nov 28, 2006, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

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

Neutral appyanna On May 16, 2006, appyanna from Woodland, WA wrote:

According to the book PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST this Eurasian species contains coumarin which gives it its sweet smell. When used in hay this becomes a problem if the hay rots as the coumarin is then converted into a chemical that inhibits blood clotting.

Neutral tcfromky On Oct 3, 2004, tcfromky from Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) wrote:

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



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