Cymbopogon flexuosus
East-Indian lemongrass, Malabar, Lemon grass
Cymbopogon Cymbopogon
C. flexuosus - C. flexuosus is a tall, tender, citrus-scented perennial grass widely used as an herb in Asian cooking.
Cymbopogon flexuosus is: Evergreen
Fresh citrus fragrance
Clump-forming
Green in All seasons
In summer cut out any dead leaves.
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Cymbopogon flexuosus (Malabar) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Conservatory, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Plant in a warm, humid climate in full sun in fertile soil with good drainage. Outside tropical areas, lemon grass needs 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)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Cymbopogon flexuosus
East-Indian lemongrass, Malabar, Lemon grass
Cymbopogon Cymbopogon
C. flexuosus - C. flexuosus is a tall, tender, citrus-scented perennial grass widely used as an herb in Asian cooking.
Evergreen
Fresh citrus fragrance
Clump-forming
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Green in All seasons
In summer cut out any dead leaves.
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Cymbopogon flexuosus (Malabar) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Conservatory, Containers, Flavouring food and drinks, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Plant in a warm, humid climate in full sun in fertile soil with good drainage. Outside tropical areas, lemon grass needs 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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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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