Quercus

Sweet Vernal-grass

Anthoxanthum odoratum

Not native to Kentucky

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Poaceae
Hardiness
Zones 5a–9b
Soil pH
Acidic to alkaline
Flower color
Brown/copper or yellow

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Sweet Vernal Grass; Sweet Vernal grass; Sweet Vernalgrass

Conservation status

Kentucky rankSNA
Global rankGNR
KY statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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Sources