sweet vernal grass
Also known as: spring grass; vernal grass
A short-lived, perennial meadow grass forming loose clumps of short, relatively broad leaves. The unbranched flower spikes appear early, in late spring or early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- sweet vernal grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum)
- Genus
- Anthoxanthum
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sweet vernal grass
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sweet vernal grass
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sweet vernal grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingWill grow in virtually any soil that is not waterlogged. Individual plants are short-lived, so allow it to self-seed
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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