| Botanical Name |
Hierochloe odorata |
| Common Names |
Sweetgrass, Holy Grass, Vanilla Grass, Zebrovka, Seneca Grass |
| Family |
Poaceae |
| Origin |
North America, Northern Eurasia |
| Plant Type |
Perennial Herb |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
Up to 3 ft. tall |
| Spreads |
About 3 ft. per year via underground rhizomes |
| Light Requirements |
Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate to High (prefers consistent moisture) |
| Soil & Moisture |
Rich, moist, well-draining soil |
| Bloom Time |
Late spring to summer |
| Flower Color |
Greenish spikelets |
| USDA Zones |
Outdoors perennial in 8–10; annual in 4–7; patio/greenhouse 4+ |
| Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Harvest Season |
Year-round |
| Propagation |
Grown from seed; capable of harvest within growing season once established |
