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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