Plant Library

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05 Minnesota Natives
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17 Lawn & Yard
09 Evergreen Shrubs

Sweet Grass

Common Name: Sweet Grass

Botanical Name: Anthoxanthum hirtum

Variety: N/A

Blossom Color: N/A

Bloom Time: May-Jul

Zone: 3 to 7

Exposure: Shade or Pt Shade

Mature Height: 10-24"

Mature Width: 12-24"

Notes: Minnesota Native. Aromatic, cool-season perennial. 10-24 inches tall, spreads about 2 feet per year. Because of its aggressive, rhizomatous nature pick a planting site with this in mind. Can be difficult to eliminate once established. Propagate by dividing them after a few years. Its natural habitat is wetlands, prairies, and savannas with wet to medium moisture. It will grow in almost any soil with at least half a day of sun. Sandy, well-drained sites will require mulch and watering. Add compost to soil. The preferred pH range is 6 to 8. Religiously significant to many Native Americans.