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Hierochloe hirta ssp. arctica

An aromatic herb that releases its scent when moistened or burned.

Credit: luirig.altervista.org

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Credit: Prairie Nursery (ID'd as H. odorata)

Light

Full Sun

Moisture

Wet/Medium
Medium

Bloom Color

Green
Cream

Height

1 - 2 ft

Bloom Season

Summer
Sun: Full Sun
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Green, Cream
Wildlife:

Notes

Used in prayer, smudging, and purifying ceremonies and regarded as a sacred plant by the Native Americans. Was also sacred to early Europeans and is still used in churches on festival days.

More Information

USDA PLANTS NRCS Fact Sheet Minnesota Wildflowers Fact Sheet
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Credit: Prairie Nursery (ID'd as H. odorata)