Retaining bank of Vetiver Grass at Kyogle at Andres place

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YouTube: Vetiver Grass Plants how to create mulch

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YouTube: In Spanish but amazing to see how it is used as a hedge and cut to mulch fruit trees

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Vetiver Grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides)

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On the left is the Vetiver Grass plants just cut on the right is them being used to mulch the garden beds

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Vetiver Grass - Monto

Chrysopogon zizanioides
Trees and Plants > Hedge Plants > Vetiver Grass - Monto
A non-invasive clumping type grass that does not produce viable seed. Excellent for erosion control as it produces a massive root system that grows straight down rather than out from the plant. It creates a sort of curtain beneath the soil, trapping sedim... Read More
Other Names: Monto

$17.90 ($17.90-$18.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Vetiver Grass - Monto

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

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Vetiver Grass - Monto Reviews & Tips

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SUE
★★★★★ 1y ago

KANDOS, NSW

Vetiver Grass - Monto

She didn't like the drier weather but now powering along.

Peter
★★★★★ 1y ago

BILAMBIL, NSW, Australia

Vetiver Grass - Monto

I need a plant for soil stability around the creek and stop erosion

Jude Berg
★★★★★ 3y ago

Ballina, NSW, Australia

Vetiver Grass - Monto

Essential oil from the root used i fragrances & cosmetics.

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maxzoo
★★★★★ 5y ago

LARNOOK, NSW

It grows fast and forms an excellent hedge that is easy to prune and gives lots ofbiomass for mulching nearby 

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