Alpine Sweetgrass
Anthoxanthum monticola subsp. alpinum
Overview
Alpine Sweetgrass (Anthoxanthum monticola subsp. alpinum) is a species of grass native to the European Alps. Growing up to 20 cm high, this short, sweet-scented grass has a tuft of fine foliage made up of fine, gray-green leaves. Its white flowers appear in clusters in summertime, providing a rich food source for pollinators. Alpine Sweetgrass thrives in the mountain's cold, rocky soils and is a hardy, low-maintenance plant ideal for use in alpine and high-altitude gardens.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "2-3" days.
Light
Sun, Partial Shade.
Soil
Sand
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, June, July, August, June, July, August.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Division, Root Cutting, Stem Propagation, Layering Propagation
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