Sweet Grass

Anthoxanthum hirtum

A cool season grass that thrives in moist, well-draining sites. It can spread aggressively by rhizomes so may not be suitable for home landscapes. Sweet Grass holds deep spiritual, medicinal, and practical significance for many Indigenous cultures across North America. The plant is particularly revered for its sweet, vanilla-like aroma

Sun Exposure: Full to Part

Soil Moisture: Wet to Medium

Height: 2 feet

Bloom Time: May to July