Sweet grass
- Product number: 833970.1
- Origin: North America, Europe
- Latin: Sweet grass
AVAILABLE EACH YEAR FROM MAY, JUNE UNTIL STOCK RUNS OUT.
This perennial grass is (rare but) native to the Netherlands, with a striking toffee-like hay scent! The height varies between 20-100 cm depending on soil type and moisture supply. In the past, the grass was scattered in front of church doors on holy days. In France, it is known as a flavoring in sweets, tobacco, lemonade, and perfumes. In Russia and Poland, its ancient use as a tea and current use as a flavoring in vodka are known. Native Americans in North America use the plant in rituals and make baskets from its long leaves.
Names:
Latin: Hierochloe odorata
Dutch: Veenreukgras
Also known as: Vanille Gras, Heilig Gras
English: Sweet Grass, Holy Grass, Buffalo Grass
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- Flower colour: Inconspicuous green flowers
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Multi-year
- Hardy: Well frost-resistant
- Origin: North America, Europe
- Ease of cultivation: Average
- Latin: Sweet grass
- Dutch: Sweet grass
- Also known as: Vanilla Grass, Holy Grass
- English: Sweet Grass, Holy Grass, Buffalo Grass
