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Cymbopogon citratus

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.9 m (2 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The ornamental grass Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass fever grass sereh citroengras te limon zacate limon) bears showy, bright lime and plume shaped blossoms. The foliage is greyish aquamarine in colour, fragrant and evergreen.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, culinary and tropical.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass fever grass sereh citroengras te limon zacate limon) grows at a very fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass fever grass sereh citroengras te limon zacate limon) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.