Sweet Vernal Grass Plug Plants | Anthoxanthum odoratum Large Lawn Its compact form and attractive

Its compact form and attractive seed heads provide year-round interest

We recommend planting 5–7 plugs per square metre in groups for a natural look

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you will need 6 plants per metre

The native wildflower seed in our mixtures is sourced from stock grown in the wild in Britain

Sweet Vernal Grass Plug Plants | Anthoxanthum odoratum Large Lawn Its compact form and attractiveSweet Vernal Grass Plug Plants Anthoxanthum odoratum Common names include vanilla grass. A compact perennial grass known for its sweet, vanilla like scent, especially when cut or dried. Flowering from April to July, sweet vernal grass is one of the first grasses to bloom, making it valuable for early season insects and as an early seed source for birds. Its fine, airy flower heads bring lightness and texture to meadows, verges, and wildlife gardens.