Cymbopogon, Lemon Grass
Cymbopogoncitratus 'Lemonkist'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cymbopogon (sim-buh-POH-gon)
Species: citratus (sit-TRAY-tus)
Cultivar: Lemonkist

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting