Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) seeds
- Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
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Product number: HIE02 GTIN: 4250601202426
Description
Together with different sage varieties, Sweetgrass is the most important substance for cleansing fumigations. The dried grass smells pleasantly and unmistakably of coumarin (vanilla-woodruff flavour). Plaited to wreaths, it was an important part of Indian sweat lodge ceremonies.
Especially near the roots, the characteristic flavour unfolds in the leaves. The grass, which is also called vanilla grass, is used for the preparation of drinks or sweet dishes as well as as a tobacco substitute.
It spreads via underground offshoots and should either get sufficient space in the garden for spreading or be contained by the help of a root barrier.
Especially near the roots, the characteristic flavour unfolds in the leaves. The grass, which is also called vanilla grass, is used for the preparation of drinks or sweet dishes as well as as a tobacco substitute.
It spreads via underground offshoots and should either get sufficient space in the garden for spreading or be contained by the help of a root barrier.
Plant profile
| Use | Herb/spice plant, Scented plant |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Poaceae |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | Brown, Green |
| Flowering months | July, June, May |
| Main harvest | August, September |
| Root system | Rhizome, Runners |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 20 cm |
| Row spacing | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Sweetgrass is a perennial grass, hardy. Only scatter seeds onto the substrate and press them on lightly, don't cover with soil. Outdoor sowing is possible. Full sun, undemanding.
Other names
Botanical name: Hierochloe odorata, Anthoxanthum hirtum, A. nitens, Avena odorata, Dimesia fragrans, Holcus arcticus, Poa nitens, Savastana hirta, Torresia nashii
German: Duftendes Mariengras, Duft-Mariengras, Vanillegras, Süßgras, Bisongras, Büffelgras
English: Sweet grass, Vanilla grass, Holy grass, Bison grass, Manna grass, Mary’s grass, Peace grass, Unity grass
French: Foin d'odeur, Avoine odorante, Hiérochloé odorant, Herbe aux bisons
Italian: Erba del bisonte
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