Sweetgrass, Hierochloe
odorata (L.), is considered a rare perennial
grass, it grows from underground runners and is a member of the Poaceae
family, it rarely produces seeds. Wild Sweetgrass stands are declining
due to over- harvesting for both personal and commercial use and
Sweetgrass
has become scarce and hard to find, it is considered rare in
California. Our plants are organically
grown (no chemicals used), one plug should grow to cover an
approximate 2 square foot area in one full growing season, depending
on soil and weather conditions. This should yield at least 4 to 5
braids if
growing to braid. Sweetgrass plants grow in full sun to partial shade
and it does best in a sandy loam with plenty of water. Sweetgrass does
not do well indoors or in clay soils. Plants will usually over winter
in states with winters like those in Ohio, Kentucky and Idaho, the tops
die off
and the roots go dormant. In areas that get real hard ground freezes a
straw
covering can be applied and this will also assist the plants with
sprouting a little earlier in the spring. My ancestors have used
Sweetgrass for many years either by burning it as incense "smudging", during various ceremonial gatherings
and by weaving it into beautiful
baskets. Sweetgrass is also called, Holy Grass,
Buffalo Grass, Seneca
Grass, Vanilla Grass, and Zebrovka, "The Place Where Bison's Graze". It
is believed by some that if one braids Sweetgrass it should be braided
in a three piece braid. The pieces are said to signify the Mind, Body
and Spirit. The plant is also referred to at times as "The Hair Of Our
Mother The Earth" and The Grass That Never Dies". From our experience
in growing Sweetgrass we have found that it is not necessary to cut,
braid and burn it in order to enjoy it's distinct sweet scent, this can
be done by growing it around your home as a natural incense. Whether
burned as an incense, woven into a basket or just enjoyed as a truly
unique outdoor plant we have not found one that is more fulfilling to
have, we believe you will find it a pleasure to have and grow also. Grasslands Inc. Does Not
endorse the burning, smoking or ingesting of the plant in any way and
if done, is done at the individuals Own Risk. Sweetgrass contains
coumarin, a natural anticoagulant, which has shown some potential
toxicity if ingested and it has long been established that smoking in
general is very bad for one's health and therefore
Should Never be done.
We
ship
large, healthy, living,
organically grown Sweetgrass plugs that have already been growing in
the plug
pots, you just need to provide some water and sun and they will take
off. The plants can be fertilized with some organic fertilizer in
approximately 2 to 3 months. Plugs should definitely be watered at the
time
of delivery.
Our
Sweetgrass is an original US strain of organically grown Sweetgrass
that we have cultivated for many years and we believe it to be some of
the very best Sweetgrass available in the world. Sweetgrass
is a very easy
plant to grow and for anyone who enjoys plant life this is one plant
you will want
to get, it is a lot of fun to have and grow and you get the benefit of
having your own Sweetgrass to braid or for a natural outdoor
incense plant.
It
is not necessary to cut and burn Sweetgrass to enjoy its sweet
"vanilla like" scent, when the wind blows through it you'll definitely
know it's there.
We keep
hearing and
reading about "some kind" of Sweetgrass that does not produce any
scent
while growing green in the field, garden or pots. Our Sweetgrass, ( Hierochloe
odorata (L.) that we have organically cultivated and ship to you,
produces scent while growing green. We have many years of experience
with the cultivation and propagation of Sweetgrass plants, "rootstock"
and this
particular strain of Sweetgrass has always produced scent while growing
green in the fields. There are times when the scent is heavy and times
when it is milder, but there is always that wonderful "vanilla like",
but not exactly a scent that is truly describable, wafting through the
air. You just have to be where Sweetgrass is for the experience, as
there is nothing else that has the same wonderful scent as Sweetgrass,
so Try ours, it has scents.
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We
ship within
the United States only. We
ship US priority mail, which should arrive within 2 or 3 days from the
date
shipped.
Please allow
up to 2 to 3 weeks from receipt
of order for delivery.
Weather permitting we ship Sweetgrass from March through December. Winter
orders are welcome
and are shipped in the first shipments of Spring.
For California
residents
sending checks please include 7.875% for sales
tax. Due to the
numerous national growing variables and soil conditions Grasslands Inc.
does not make any guarantee for an individuals success in maintaining
and growing Sweetgrass, however we do guarantee that you will receive
healthy, viable,
organically grown,
Sweetgrass rootstock, which we believe to be some of the finest quality
organically grown Sweetgrass rootstock avaivable. Plug sizes are
nominal.
Thanks for looking, we
appreciate your business.
SWEETGRASS
PLUGS (Rootstock)
