Black Vetiver

Vetiveria nigritana, Poaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Aromatic GrassCymbopogon caesius

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Halfa GrassDesmostachya bipinnata

Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection

Little Millet GrassPanicum sumatrense

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Splendid NeedlegrassAchnatherum splendens

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Spike DropseedSporobolus contractus

Vetiver produces strong allelopathic compounds and has aggressive root system that inhibits dropseed establishment

Rigid SedgeCarex tetanica

Black vetiver has well-documented allelopathic properties that inhibit many other grasses and sedges

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSoil StabilizationEssential Oil ProductionSlope Protection

Medicinal Uses

Aromatic Therapy

Common Questions

What zones does Black Vetiver grow in?

Black Vetiver grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Black Vetiver?

Good companions for Black Vetiver include Aromatic Grass, Halfa Grass, Little Millet Grass, Splendid Needlegrass.

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