Vetiver Live Plant Chrysopogon zizanioides | Ornamental Grass for Erosion Control

About This Plant

Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) is a hardy, dense, clumping perennial ornamental grass valued for its fibrous root system. It is commonly used for ornamental landscaping, slope stabilization, and erosion control in suitable conditions. This listing is for one live Vetiver plant, suitable for ornamental landscapes, borders, slopes, and rain gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and adapts to a wide range of soil types.

What You Will Receive

Includes one live Vetiver plant. Plant is a starter plant (seedling/young plant). The listing notes that live plants may ship dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season and shipping requirements. Actual size and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than mature reference photos.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Vetiver
• Scientific Name: Chrysopogon zizanioides
• Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Flower/Fruit Color: Green to Tan Flower Spikes
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to a variety of soil types
• Water: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Zone: 8–11

Care and Handling Notes

Shipping may arrive as dormant or leafless, depending on seasonal conditions. Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance is expected.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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