Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon Citratus

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Overview

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical perennial plant reaching 2 to 4 feet in height and spreading 3 to 4 feet wide. This aromatic grass showcases thin, arching green leaves and a citrus scent. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, lemongrass is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. Ideal for zones 9-10, it adds texture and fragrance to gardens and can be used in culinary applications or as a natural mosquito repellent.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 7–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — This aromatic grass showcases thin, arching green leaves and a citrus scent

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–4 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Poaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — the essential oil responsible for its citrus scent; white flowers in the garden, image 49

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — it's not only a flavor-enhancing ingredient but also a natural deterrent for mosquitoes; reaching heights of 3, image 50

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — making it a dual-purpose choice for your client's garden; it's not only a flavor-enhancing ingredient but also, image 51

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Pruning the tops will encourage fuller growth; grass for full or half, image 52

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — keeping the appearance lush and contained within the space provided; lemon Grass prefers full sun conditions and, image 53

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — emphasize the simplicity of Lemon Grass maintenance: full sun; pruning the tops will encourage fuller growth, image 54

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — white flowers in the garden; thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, lemongrass is drought-tolerant and, image 55

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — grass with white blooms; requiring moderate watering - establish a consistent schedule, image 56

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — grass for full or half; emphasize the simplicity of Lemon Grass maintenance: full sun, image 57

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, lemongrass is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care; the, image 59

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — This aromatic grass showcases thin, arching green leaves and a citrus scent; is an invaluable asset to any, image 58

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — a tropical perennial herb; grass with white blooms, image 60

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — is an invaluable asset to any garden design for both its aromatic qualities and culinary utility; slender, image 61

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide; making it a dual-purpose choice for your, image 62

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — slender leaves with a distinct lemony fragrance and a sleek; this aromatic grass showcases thin, arching green, image 63

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Lemon Grass prefers full sun conditions and well-draining soil; its dense clumps are drought-tolerant once, image 64

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Its dense clumps are drought-tolerant once established; keeping the appearance lush and contained within the, image 65

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — requiring moderate watering - establish a consistent schedule; a tropical perennial herb, image 66

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Lemon Grass can serve as a fragrant border or as an accent plant in a culinary herb garden, image 67

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — the essential oil responsible for its citrus scent; white flowers in the garden, image 68

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — it's not only a flavor-enhancing ingredient but also a natural deterrent for mosquitoes; reaching heights of 3, image 69

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — making it a dual-purpose choice for your client's garden; it's not only a flavor-enhancing ingredient but also, image 70

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Pruning the tops will encourage fuller growth; grass for full or half, image 71

Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — keeping the appearance lush and contained within the space provided; lemon Grass prefers full sun conditions and, image 72

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