A close-up of sweet vernal grass with a blurred background, showcasing its slender, spike-like appearance and seed heads.
Sweet vernal grass growing in a meadow
A close-up of sweet vernal grass with a blurred background, showcasing its slender, spike-like appearance and seed heads.
Sweet vernal grass growing in a meadow

Sweet Vernal Grass Seed

SKU: AG-SV-100
  • Attractive perennial grass species
  • Known for its sweet scent
  • Highly palatable
  • Sow at rate of 10g/sq m
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Sweet Vernal Grass | Anthoxanthum odoratum

Also known as vanilla grass.

Sweet vernal grass is a fragrant, perennial grass known for its sweet scent and delicate, slender appearance. Growing to about 30-60 cm tall, it blooms in late spring to early summer, producing small, spike-like flowers.

Common across the UK, it thrives in a variety of soils, particularly in meadows and pastures. Sweet vernal grass is valued for its high palatability and its inclusion in hay and grazing mixtures. It’s drought-tolerant, hardy in winter, and can improve the overall quality of pasture blends, offering early-season growth and a pleasant fragrance.
Binomial Name Anthoxanthum odoratum
Lifecycle Perennial
Height 30-60cm
Soil Type •Acidic •Loam •Sandy •Well-draining •Moist
Habitat •Grassland •Hedgerow •Field margins
Sunlight ✔Full sun ✔Partial shade
Best Time to Sow •March •April •May •September •October
Flowering Season •April •May •June •July
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