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Chrysopogon zizanioides

Botanical Name
Chrysopogon zizanioides
Common Names
Vetiver Grass,
Vetiver is an exotic evergreen perennial grass with a dense, upright, clumping habit. Flowers are insignificant, with foliage forming tall, narrow leaves. It is commonly used for hedging or screening in tropical landscapes. The strong clumping growth makes it suitable for erosion control and stabilising soil on slopes. Grows to approx. 1–2m H x 1–2m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Chrysopogon zizanioides Vetiver Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping

Description:
Vetiver is an exotic evergreen perennial grass with a dense, upright, clumping habit. Flowers are insignificant, with foliage forming tall, narrow leaves. It is commonly used for hedging or screening in tropical landscapes. The strong clumping growth makes it suitable for erosion control and stabilising soil on slopes. Grows to approx. 1–2m H x 1–2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained