Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata)
This perennial plant forms clumps of linear green leaves and exudes a delicious sweet, vanilla scent when dried. Also called "buffalo grass", this plant is considered sacred by the indigenous peoples of North America. For many of them, it represents a keystone species of the culture and is a reflection of their collective identity, their values and their beliefs. In the form of an incense or a braid, sweetgrass will intoxicate you with its subtle fragrance.
BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Hierochloe odorata
Common names: Bison grass, Sweet oats, Sweet hulk
English: Vanilla Grass
Family: Poaceae
Plant type: Perennial |
Flower color: White |
Shape: In clumps |
Soil: Humiferous |
Watering: Regular |
Sowing: In spring |
Plantation: In fall |
Plant spacing: 10 cm |
Row spacing: 20 cm |
Width: 25 cm |
Height: 50 cm |
Color: Green |
Family: Poaceae |
Characteristic: Fragrant |