Lemon Grass (Hmong: Tauj Dub)
Taxonomic Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Common Name: Lemon Grass (Hmong: Tauj Dub)
Zone: 10
Height: 24-48 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil
Special Characteristics: - Lemon Grass is a tropical, clump-forming, evergreen grass with a rich lemon fragrance. The leaves and the essential oil, from the grass, have been used for herbal medicines, cooking, and in some perfumes/soaps. Lemon Grass is a natural insect repellent and is useful for soil improvement and erosion control.
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