Northern Sweetgrass
Anthoxanthum nitens
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Aleutian Is., Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greenland, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Labrador, Nepal, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, Poland, Prince Edward I., Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States
iNaturalist: © sokolkov2002 (iNaturalist #22483109)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Anthoxanthum
- Species:
- Anthoxanthum nitens
- USDA Symbol:
- HIHI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification; sow in fall or after cold treatment.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)
- Pizzo Native Plant Nursery (wholesale nursery)