Sweetgrass
Hierochloe odorata
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Hierochloe odorata or Anthoxanthum nitens (commonly known as sweet grass, manna grass, Mary's grass or vanilla grass, and as holy grass in the UK, bison grass e.g. by Polish vodka producers) is an aromatic herb native to northern Eurasia and North America. It is considered sacred by many Indigenous peoples in Canada and the United States.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Hierochloe odorata |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Height | 1-2 ft |
| Bloom time | May-Jun |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Mesic to wet |
| Soil | Loam, muck |
| Wildlife value | Sacred to many Native nations and braided for ceremony; vanilla scent when dried |
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