Sweet Vernal Grass Herb Seeds
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Product Specifications:
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Botanical Name: Anthoxanthum odoratum
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Common Name: Sweet Vernal Grass
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Type: Perennial
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Growth Habit: Clump-forming grass
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Fragrance: Sweet, coumarin-scented foliage
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Use: Ornamental landscaping, forage, meadow gardens, and naturalized areas
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Height: Up to 30–60 cm (1–2 feet)
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, tolerates a range of conditions
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Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
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Sowing Season: Spring or autumn
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Germination Time: 14–21 days
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Ideal For: Garden beds, wildflower lawns, outdoor borders, pasture enhancement




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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Growth Habit
Clumping Grass
Flavor Profile
Sweet Vanilla-Like
Plant Characteristics
Fine Blades, Fragrant
Use
Ornamental, Ground Cover
Growing Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Harvest Advantages
Early Season Growth
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
Sweet Vernal Grass Herb Seeds
Anthoxanthum odoratum
Seed Names
Sweet Grass, Vanilla Grass
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Sweet Vernal Grass is a fragrant, cool-season perennial grass known for its vanilla-like aroma and soft, feathery texture. It’s often used in ornamental lawns and meadows, providing early spring color and attracting pollinators with its sweet scent.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Part Shade
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Broadcast
Plant Spacing
6–12 inches
Days to Maturity
75–100 Days
Soil Preparation
Loamy, Moist Soil
Hardiness Zones
3–8
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 10 sq ft
500
Up to 50 sq ft
1000
Up to 100 sq ft