About
Anthoxanthum odoratum is a short-lived perennial grass that develops loose clusters of broad, short leaves. Its unbranched flower spikes emerge in late spring or early summer.
About the genus
Anthoxanthum consists of annual and perennial grass species that emit a strong aroma reminiscent of freshly cut hay when their leaves are crushed or dried.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Wildflower meadow
- Native to
- Eurasia
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will grow in virtually any soil that is not waterlogged. Individual plants are short-lived, so allow it to self-seed
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free