Cymbopogon citratus
CITRONELLA GRASS, LEMONGRASS, LEMON GRASS
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Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as lemon grass, has foliage that emits a strong lemony fragrance. Lemongrass is usually grown as an annual, and is winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 where it is evergreen (roots may be hardy to Zone 8b). It is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but prefers full sun. Seed is difficult to obtain. Plant outside in spring after last frost date. Smaller container plants can be overwintered indoors in bright light locations.
Cymbopogon citratus contain simple, bluish-green leaves with entire margins and are linear in shape. The blades tend to be 18-36 inches long.
Location: Sun
Height: 2-4', 60-120cm
Seeds per packet: 20
Raffi Kojian, Gardenology.org-IMG 2892 rbgs11jan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Start these seeds indoors. Sow the just under the surface of the soil, and water in. Keep continuously moist. Place in a warm room 25-29C (77-84F). A heat mat can be beneficial. Seeds germinate within 15-30 days.
Cymbopogon citratus
CITRONELLA GRASS, LEMONGRASS, LEMON GRASS
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Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as lemon grass, has foliage that emits a strong lemony fragrance. Lemongrass is usually grown as an annual, and is winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 where it is evergreen (roots may be hardy to Zone 8b). It is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but prefers full sun. Seed is difficult to obtain. Plant outside in spring after last frost date. Smaller container plants can be overwintered indoors in bright light locations.
Cymbopogon citratus contain simple, bluish-green leaves with entire margins and are linear in shape. The blades tend to be 18-36 inches long.
Location: Sun
Height: 2-4', 60-120cm
Seeds per packet: 20
Raffi Kojian, Gardenology.org-IMG 2892 rbgs11jan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Start these seeds indoors. Sow the just under the surface of the soil, and water in. Keep continuously moist. Place in a warm room 25-29C (77-84F). A heat mat can be beneficial. Seeds germinate within 15-30 days.