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Lemon Grass

Botanical Information

Botanical Information
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Cymbopogon
Common Name Lemon Grass
Species L. Spreng

Maturity days

Planting Months

Planting months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Permaculture uses

Permaculture uses
Usage 1 Usage 2 Usage 3
Pioneer Chop_&_Drop Herb

Growing condition comments

Growing Condition Comment
Drought Tolerant Yes
Humidity tolerant Yes
Planting area Garden_bed
Sunlight Full_sun

Photos

Photos
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Short comments

Clumping grass. Produces cintonella oil. Tea can be made from it.

General comments

Perennial in Tropical NQ. Can be used as a pioneer plant, boarder plant. Does slow down in the winter in NQ.

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