| Common
Name: |
Lemon Grass |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
Leaves are dark green and about 1 in wide. Flowers can reach beyond 10 feet. The foliage has a strong lemon scent and can be used as a herb. The habit is very uniform and creates an excellent well-balanced plant. |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Uniform, arching, clump. Grows to 3 feet. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Makes an excellent specimen or a small mass planting. Can also be planted in a container. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 9 |
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| Culture: |
Grows in a very rich, acidic soil that is well drained. Requires full sun. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
1 gallon (12 to 16 weeks), 3 gallon (24 to 28 weeks), |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture and division. |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Rust and caterpillars. |
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More
Information: |
Leaves are dark green and about 1 in wide. Flowers can reach beyond 10 feet. The foliage has a strong lemon scent and can be used as a herb. The habit is very uniform and creates an excellent well-balanced plant. |
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