Anthoxanthum occidentale

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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

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

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