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Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Culinary Herb
Medicinal Herb
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • East Indian Lemongrass

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Location: Ingleside. Illinois
Date: 2021-04-17
Seedlings.
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antsinmypants On April 16, 2021 Plant emerged
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antsinmypants On April 12, 2021 Seeds sown
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