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Chrysopogon zizanioides

Species

Also called vetiver, khas, khuskhus, sandalwood fan, sevendra

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Chrysopogon zizanioides
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Typeannual

from Poaceae · “Most cereals are annuals” — Cereal - Wikipedia

Lightfull sun preferred; tolerates partial shade

“Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade” — Vetiver Cultivation Guide | Shearer Farms

Waterdrought-tolerant once established; also tolerates flooding and waterlogging

“Drought-tolerant once established; also tolerates flooding and waterlogging” — Vetiver Cultivation Guide | Shearer Farms

Soil pH3.3–12.5

“pH Range 3.3–12.5 (extraordinary tolerance)” — Vetiver Cultivation Guide | Shearer Farms

Hardiness zones8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

“USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b” — Chrysopogon zizanioides (Khus, Khus Khus, Veltiver) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Edible partskhus syrup

“It is used as a flavoring agent, usually as khus syrup” — Chrysopogon zizanioides (Khus, Khus Khus, Veltiver) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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