Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cymbopogon

Species:

Cymbopogon citratus

USDA Symbol:

CYCI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

180 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions, prefers warm climates

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Typically propagated by division of clumps; seed germination is slow and unreliable.