Anthoxanthum occidentale
$2.10 – $2.30
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Vanilla Grass
This evergreen, spreading perennial grass grows to approx. 2’x2′ can be found growing in coniferous forests along the west coast of North America. Space 9-12″ apart.
It prefers a shady situation, with summer irrigation.
The whitish flowers are held on 18″ stalks above broad, bright green, sweetly scented foliage.
Excellent for woodland gardens, compatible with many redwood forest under story plants. Best with some summer water.
Previously named Hierochloe occidentalis.
Lifeform: Grass
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Other: Deer Resistant
| Container | Stub-O, 1-Gal, 1-GalS, Stub, Stub-n, StubS |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | No Ecological Value found. |
| Historical Uses | Fresh leaves used for fragrance in churches on Saints' Days and as incense by native Americans |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 2460 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Coniferous forests |
