A handsome, clump-forming grass that grows upright and slightly arching. It has light-green foliage that is strongly lemon-scented. A tender perennial that can be over-wintered in a sunny window.
Production Location: Florida
Tray Size: 38 plants
Common Name: Lemon grass
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 - 11
Mature Height: 48 inches
Exposure: Full Sun
Cell Size: 38 cell tray. Depth 3". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 8.54
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Supply low levels constant liquid feed of 100 - 150 ppm N.
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Spider mites
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: None
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Supply low levels constant liquid feed of 100 - 150 ppm N.
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Spider mites
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: None
