northern sweetgrass
Namenorthern sweetgrass
Species NameHierochloe odorata
Common NameNorthern Sweetgrass
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeGrassy
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesFragrant foliage (when crushed), delicate panicles of seed heads, herbaceous perennial.
Description
This specimen, identified as Northern Sweetgrass, is a herbaceous plant characterized by its slender, upright green foliage and delicate, light brown seed heads. While not a traditional woody bonsai, its growth habit is generally vertical. The plant is currently in its seeding phase.
