Lemon Grass
Cymbopagon flexuosus
- Great in asian cuisine
- Fresh lemon scent and flavor
Details
Lemon Grass (Cymbopagan flexuosus) is a fast-growing 2- to 3-ft. fragrant herb with the scent and flavor of lemons. Best when used fresh. Cut and crush the top leafy portion for tea or select the bottom part of the stalk for food flavoring. Repels mosquitoes and is deer resistant.
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Type:
Annual
Herb
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun to Part Shade
Hardiness Zone:
Not hardy
Height:
24-30 inches
Spread:
12-16 inches
Benefits:
Fragrant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
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