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Cymbopogon citratus/Lemon Grass
Lemon grass makes a heavy clump of foliage
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Scientific Name:
Cymbopogon citratus
Common Name:
Lemon Grass
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This evergreen, fragrant grass grows in dense clumps and its leaves are used in Thai cooking and in soups and stir-fry preparations. Makes an excellent specimen plant in large containers. Periodic grooming is required to keep a well established plant tidy. Commercial source of lemon oil.