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Lemon Grass
Botanical Name
Cymbopogon
Also Known As
Barbed wire grass | Silky heads | Oily heads | Cochin grass | Malabar grass | Citronella grass | Fever grass
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Shrub
Asia
8 - 11
Full Sun
Low
Evergreen
Annual herb
2' Tall and 2' Wide
Moderate
Summer
Greenish White
Lemon Grass is a versatile tropical herb excellent for flavoring dishes and tea with a rich lemony taste. It has also been shown to deter mosquitoes and other pesky insects. With a citrusy scent and tall green blades that willow downward, it adds fragrance and texture to the landscape. Lemon Grass is easy to grow and ideal for containers and herb gardens.
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