Sweetgrass Seeds for Planting – Hierochloe odorata Fragrant Perennial Ornamental Grass
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Grass
- Germination Time 10-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 30-60 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to light shade
- Soil Type Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates average garden soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowers in spring to early summer; seedheads may appear later
- Suitable For Garden borders, ornamental grass plantings, naturalistic meadows, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Anthracnose and rust are uncommon; divides slowly if expansion is desired
Description
Sweetgrass is a perennial grass suitable for garden borders, ornamental plantings, naturalistic meadows and containers. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 30-60 cm apart in full sun to light shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and moderate watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination occurs in 10-21 days, with ideal growing temperatures around 15-25°C. Flowers appear in spring to early summer, and seedheads may appear later; it can be divided slowly if expansion is desired.