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East Indian Lemongrass is a warm season grass known for its tall clumping growth and aromatic foliage. It develops dense plants suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This variety adapts well to warm and humid climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly grown in herb gardens and requires consistent moisture for steady growth.
Features
- Tall clumping growth with aromatic foliage
- Adaptable to warm and humid climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
- Requires consistent moisture for healthy growth
Specifications
- Scientific name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
- Common name (US): Lemongrass
- Seed type / variety: East Indian
- Growth habit: Perennial clumping grass
- USDA zones: 9 to 11
- Planting season: Spring to early summer
- Growing season: Summer
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May Early Summer June
- Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days in warm soil 20 to 30 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate to high keep soil consistently moist
- Mature plant size: 100 to 150 cm height 60 to 100 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 45 to 60 cm apart
