Vetiveria zizanioides [Chrysopogon zizanioides] | Poaceae [Graminae] - Grass Family
a.k.a. Khus-Khus Grass, Monto Vetiver, Sunshine Vetivergrass

Enjoy VETIVER GRASS plants for their...

. worldwide use for erosion control + soil conservation
. fast + carefree growth >>> clump-forming habit to 6-8'
. eco-friendly nature >>> pestfree + drought tolerant
. enduring use in the perfume trade >>> oil extracts from roots
. natural insect repellent qualities

USDA hardiness zones: 7b, 8, 9, 10 | Sunset hardiness zones: n/a [western states]
LIGHT: full sun [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: moist to dry soils [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: highly adaptable to a wide range of soil types

PLANT TYPE + HABIT: warm-season perennial grass | upright, non-invasive domesticated form [no viable seed]
FOLIAGE: rich green, glossy, stiff, blade tips bend downward
ROOTS: deep, fibrous, extensive, downward to 12', aromatic - long-lasting sandalwood fragrance
FLOWER + SEASON: airy, bronze-tinged, held above foliage | late autumn
ORIGIN: Northern India | Indigenous cultures have used Vetivergrass for erosion control, medicines, roof thatching and crafts for centuries. | Named in 1771 by Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778).

Plant shipping size: Premium One Gallon Plant

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