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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 7–11Type GrassClimate 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

Type
Grass
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Lemon Grass prefers full sun conditions and well-draining soil; its dense clumps are drought-tolerant once, image 121
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — the essential oil responsible for its citrus scent; white flowers in the garden, image 87
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Lemon Grass can serve as a fragrant border or as an accent plant in a culinary herb garden, image 29
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Lemon Grass prefers full sun conditions and well-draining soil; its dense clumps are drought-tolerant once, image 140
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — keeping the appearance lush and contained within the space provided; lemon Grass prefers full sun conditions and, image 91
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Pruning the tops will encourage fuller growth; grass for full or half, image 109
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — keeping the appearance lush and contained within the space provided
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — grass with white blooms; requiring moderate watering - establish a consistent schedule, image 113
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — requiring moderate watering - establish a consistent schedule; a tropical perennial herb, image 66
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — emphasize the simplicity of Lemon Grass maintenance: full sun; pruning the tops will encourage fuller growth, image 130
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — requiring moderate watering - establish a consistent schedule; a tropical perennial herb
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — the essential oil responsible for its citrus scent; white flowers in the garden, image 49
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — a tropical perennial herb; grass with white blooms, image 117
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — requiring moderate watering - establish a consistent schedule; a tropical perennial herb, image 85
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, lemongrass is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care; the, image 97
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) — emphasize the simplicity of Lemon Grass maintenance: full sun
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — requiring moderate watering - establish a consistent schedule; a tropical perennial herb, image 123
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — grass with white blooms; requiring moderate watering - establish a consistent schedule
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Lemon Grass can serve as a fragrant border or as an accent plant in a culinary herb garden, image 86
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, lemongrass is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care; the, image 40
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Pruning the tops will encourage fuller growth; grass for full or half
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Lemon Grass can serve as a fragrant border or as an accent plant in a culinary herb garden
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon Citratus) — Pruning the tops will encourage fuller growth; grass for full or half, image 147

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