Hierochloe odorata

Hierochloe odorata is not usually grown for its loose panicles of grass-like flowers but for the strongly vanilla-scented leaves. Best planted where the leaves can be crushed to release the scent. A moderate spreader.

April-May flowering. Perennial grass. Will grow in sun or semi-shade in a moisture retentive soil. Height & spread: 50cm (20″) x indefinite spread.