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How to Grow and Care for Sweet vernal grass

Sweet vernal grass, also known as Spring grass, Sweet grass, Vanilla grass, Holy grass

Sweet vernal grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) is a flowering grass species native to acidic grasslands of Eurasia and North Africa. Sweet vernal grass is often planted in lawns or cultivated as an ornamental houseplant. The latin name Anthoxanthum odoratum means odorous and references the grass's sweet smell.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Sweet vernal grass

LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7
Planting TimeSpring
Hardiness Zones
5-9
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Sweet vernal grass demonstrates a robust vitality as an evergreen, cool-season grass, presenting a bunch-forming habit. Its slender stems can reach heights of up to 2 feet (60 cm), and are complemented by narrow leaves with a smooth, glossy texture. A distinct quality of sweet vernal grass is its ability to emit a pleasant fragrance, often intensified when the foliage is newly crushed or cut. The plant flaunts a modest green hue that persists through various seasons, and after a period of acclimatization, it reveals an impressive resilience to water scarcity. Sweet vernal grass has the potential to propagate itself through self-seeding, signaling a certain degree of independence once established.
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