Vetiveria zizanioides
Vetiver, Cuscus, Khas khas, Khuskhus, Khus khus grass, Sevendara grass, Vetiveria zizanoides, Chrysopogon zizanioides, Andropogon zizanioides, Phalaris zizanioides, Anatherum zizanioides, Andropogon odoratus
Vetiveria Vetiveria
V. zizanioides - V. zizanioides is a vigorous, clump-forming, tender, perennial grass, often grown as an annual, with erect stems bearing linear, mid-green leaves and spikes of purple-brown flowers in summer.
Vetiveria zizanioides is: Evergreen
Clump-forming, Erect
Purple in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Cut back in late winter or early spring.
Has the potential to be invasive in introduced areas, spreading by rhizomes or seed. A sterile and non-invasive cultivar, 'Sunshine', should be used in non-native areas.
Seed
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Vetiveria zizanioides (Vetiver) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Grows in a wide range of soil conditions in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates drought and long periods of waterlogged or submerged conditions. Site carefully as roots grow very deep, making it an excellent choice for soil stabilisation. Vetiver is widely cultivated for the fragrant essential oil distilled from its roots. It is also used as a flavouring agent.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
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Vetiveria zizanioides
Vetiver, Cuscus, Khas khas, Khuskhus, Khus khus grass, Sevendara grass, Vetiveria zizanoides, Chrysopogon zizanioides, Andropogon zizanioides, Phalaris zizanioides, Anatherum zizanioides, Andropogon odoratus
Vetiveria Vetiveria
V. zizanioides - V. zizanioides is a vigorous, clump-forming, tender, perennial grass, often grown as an annual, with erect stems bearing linear, mid-green leaves and spikes of purple-brown flowers in summer.
India
Evergreen
Clump-forming, Erect
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Purple in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Cut back in late winter or early spring.
Has the potential to be invasive in introduced areas, spreading by rhizomes or seed. A sterile and non-invasive cultivar, 'Sunshine', should be used in non-native areas.
Seed
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Vetiveria zizanioides (Vetiver) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Grows in a wide range of soil conditions in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates drought and long periods of waterlogged or submerged conditions. Site carefully as roots grow very deep, making it an excellent choice for soil stabilisation. Vetiver is widely cultivated for the fragrant essential oil distilled from its roots. It is also used as a flavouring agent.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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