Anthoxanthum odoratum

Common name: Sweet vernal grass, Vanilla grass
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage - wide green leaves; 30 cm (12") tall
Flowers - May-June; 35 cm (14") tall; sweetly scented
Conditions: full sun to part shade; average to poor soil; drought tolerant once established; very adaptable but prefers acid soil
Coldest zone: 4-9

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