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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.
Soils & Fertilizers For Lemon Grass
