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Cymbopogon citratus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Cymbopogon citratus Lemongrass, Lemon Grass,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Herbs & Vegetables, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Tufting

Description:

Medium herbaceous perennial, commonly known as lemon grass has upright grass-like lemon-scented foliage. Foliage is edible. Suitable for most gardens or plant in a container. Great for adding to tea, stir-fry, dips, sauces and many other culinary dishes.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Poaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: N/A

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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