Cymbopogon citratus
Lemon grass, Serai, Squinant
Cymbopogon Cymbopogon
C. citratus - C. citratus is a tender, densely tufted, clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass, often grown as an annual, with hollow, cane-like stems bearing arching or erect, linear, lemon-scented, light blue-green leaves. Loose, branching flower panicles in late summer and early autumn are rarely produced.
Cymbopogon citratus is: Evergreen
Fresh citrus fragrance
Clump-forming
Blue-green in All seasons
Remove faded or dead foliage in summer
Sow seed at 13-18C in spring.
Division, Seed
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Cymbopogon citratus (Lemon grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Conservatory, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Best grown in warm, humid climates in sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Outside tropical areas, requires a protected, sunny position to grow - such as a conservatory or greenhouse. Water well. Protect over winter.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
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Cymbopogon citratus
Lemon grass, Serai, Squinant
Cymbopogon Cymbopogon
C. citratus - C. citratus is a tender, densely tufted, clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass, often grown as an annual, with hollow, cane-like stems bearing arching or erect, linear, lemon-scented, light blue-green leaves. Loose, branching flower panicles in late summer and early autumn are rarely produced.
Evergreen
Fresh citrus fragrance
Clump-forming
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Blue-green in All seasons
Remove faded or dead foliage in summer
Sow seed at 13-18C in spring.
Division, Seed
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Cymbopogon citratus (Lemon grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Conservatory, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Best grown in warm, humid climates in sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Outside tropical areas, requires a protected, sunny position to grow - such as a conservatory or greenhouse. Water well. Protect over winter.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
Zone 11, Zone 10
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2) | Tell us... |
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