Vetiver (Khus Grass)

Plant slips or divisions along contour lines on slopes in full sun in any well-drained soil; vetiver is the world standard for low-cost erosion control on steep slopes — a tropical grass from South Asia with an extraordinary root system that penetrates 6–10 feet straight down (not laterally) and holds soil with remarkable efficiency against both water and wind erosion. The World Bank promotes vetiver hedgerow systems in developing countries as the most effective and affordable slope stabilization technology available. The aromatic roots are distilled to produce vetiver essential oil, a base note used in hundreds of fine perfumes. Unlike most grasses used for erosion control, vetiver is sterile and non-invasive — it produces no viable seed and spreads only by division. In zone 8–11 it is an outstanding low-maintenance erosion control plant for steep slopes, stream banks, and road cuts. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 18–24 дюймів Висота: 48–84 дюймів

Plant slips or divisions along contour lines on slopes in full sun in any well-drained soil; vetiver is the world standard for low-cost erosion control on steep slopes — a tropical grass from South Asia with an extraordinary root system that penetrates 6–10 feet straight down (not laterally) and holds soil with remarkable efficiency against both water and wind erosion. The World Bank promotes vetiver hedgerow systems in developing countries as the most effective and affordable slope stabilization technology available. The aromatic roots are distilled to produce vetiver essential oil, a base note used in hundreds of fine perfumes. Unlike most grasses used for erosion control, vetiver is sterile and non-invasive — it produces no viable seed and spreads only by division. In zone 8–11 it is an outstanding low-maintenance erosion control plant for steep slopes, stream banks, and road cuts. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження діленням куща Відстань між рослинами: 18–24 дюймів Висота: 48–84 дюймів --- Час посадки: 2–6 тижнів spring Plant divisions or slips 18–24 inches apart in rows along the contour of a slope in full sun; vetiver is sterile and does not self-sow, making it non-invasive in spite of its vigorous growth. Established plants tolerate drought, flooding, and extreme heat.