Cymbopogon flexuosus (Malabar)

Other names: East-Indian lemongrass, Lemon grass

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in a warm, humid climate in full sun in fertile soil with good drainage. Outside tropical areas, lemon grass needs a protected, sunny position to grow - such as a conservatory or greenhouse. Water well. Protect over winter.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Flavouring food and drinks, Greenhouse, Conservatory, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H1b

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Fresh citrus fragrance

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

In summer cut out any dead leaves.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Diseases

Other plants

Companion plants (0)

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