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Description
Cymbopogon, better known as lemongrass is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Some species, are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent, resembling that of lemons.
This grass grows in dense clumps that can grow to 6 ft in height and about 4 ft in width, although it commonly has seen much smaller. Leaves are strap-like, 1.3 to 2.5 cm wide, to 3 ft long, and have gracefully drooping tips.Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 19 inch (48 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Lemon grass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, gavati chaha, oil grass |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2 to 4 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Rarely flowers |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting And Care
You can harvest your lemongrass anytime during the growing season. Choose stalks that are at least half an inch thick and cut them at ground level with a sharp, clean knife.
Lemon Grass Care
Although this plant is native to hot and humid areas in Southeast Asia, with proper care, lemongrass can be grown in almost any sunny garden.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 40 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
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