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Lemon Grass

An attractive grass for herb, fragrance and mixed gardens. In cooler climates, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors for the winter. Wonderful foliage is widely used in Asian cuisine for its lemon scent and flavor.

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Lemon Grass

  • Botanical name

    Cymbopogon citratus

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    5-6' (1.5-2 m)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Asian Herbs Collection