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| Family | Gramineae. Poaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Cymbopogon citratus |
| AKA | Andropogon citratus |
| Common Names | Lemongrass. Oil grass. Fever grass. |
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| Size/Shape | Dense clumps that can grow to 6 ft (1.8 m) in height and about 4 ft (1.2 m) in width. |
| Leaves | The straplike leaves are 0.5-1 in (1.3-2.5 cm) wide, about 3 ft (0.9 m) long, and have gracefully drooping tips. The evergreen leaves are bright bluish-green. |
| Flowers | It has a branched cluster of stalked flowers. Seldom flowers. Flowers are green. |
| Fragrance | Delightful lemon-scented grass. The leaves release a citrus aroma when crushed. |
| Use | Tea and cooking. Recipes:http://tinyurl.com/joo5h |
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| Propagation | By division of old clumps in the spring and summer. Also by seed which is not readily available. |
| Soil | If possible plant lemongrass in fertile loam - but it will tolerate many other types of soils, including sand, if given some care. Loam soil with organic matter. Ph of the soil: 4.3 - 8.4. Well drained. |
| Water | Likes moisture but can survive some drought although its appearance will suffer. Moist. More water in summer. |
| Food | Feed occasionally. |
| Light | Bright sun preferred but will grow in light shade. Full sun. Prefers partial sun. |
| Climate | Warm. Tropics. Zone 10 - 11. |
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| Source to Buy | Richters plant (as Lemongrass). |
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