Herbs
Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian Lemon Grass)
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Also known as East Indian Lemon Grass
Size
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian Lemon Grass), 'East Indian Lemon Grass', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
An aromatic culinary or medicinal herb for the home garden. Many are also pollinator favorites.
Full sun suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Most herbs prefer well-drained soil and lean conditions; avoid over-fertilizing which can dilute essential oils. Harvest regularly to encourage fresh growth.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Cymbopogon flexuosus
- Common name
- East Indian Lemon Grass
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 3-5 ft tall × 2-3 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring to summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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