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Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 41613



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Cyperales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Cymbopogon
Species: Cymbopogon citratus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Grass
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Linear
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Architectural
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Root Cutting
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)
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Oct 18 2010
by KK Ng (396)
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Other names for this plant:
Andropogon citratus



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