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lemon grass
Cymbopogon citratus
A tropical, clump-forming evergreen grass with strongly lemon-scented, erect to arching pale blue-green leaves used in Southeast Asian cooking. Loosely...
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Plant description
A tropical, clump-forming evergreen grass with strongly lemon-scented, erect to arching pale blue-green leaves used in Southeast Asian cooking. Loosely branched pinkish flowers dangle in airy sprays from late summer.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Cymbopogon citratus:
Keep the plants in a frost-free environment in winter where temperatures do not dip below 8°C (46°F) - a conservatory or heated greenhouse would be ideal. It can be moved to the patio and watered freely during the summer months, and to harvest, simply cut or twist off a stalk that is at least 0.5cm in diameter.
How to use companion plants
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