List Price: £23.00
| Family: | POACEAE |
| Genus: | Cymbopogon |
| Species: | citratus |
Current Availability:
53 Tray/s Available
Description
A large, aromatic tropical grass with a fresh lemon scent, ideal for ornamental use, but also an essential ingredient for the latest trend of Thai cookery. The central core and leaf bases provide the most flavour.
Height / Spread / Trail
100 x 50cm
Possible Situation
Best as a centrepiece for mixed containers with other grasses or trailing plants.
Ideal Conditions
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Temperature Tolerance
Can survive winter in very well protected situations, especially if sheltered from hard frosts.
Suggested pot sizes to transplant plugs : 9cm : 11cm : 1 Litre
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