Family: Poaceae
Scientific Name: Cymbopogon nardus
Common Name: Citronella grass, Nardus, Nard Grass, Mana grass
Description | A clump forming tender grass with bluish-green foliage. Citronella is derived from this grass. |
Pronunciation | (sim-boh-POH-gon) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Grass Ornamental |
Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | grows best in warmer weather |
Leaves | narrow, grass-like, bluish-green |
Dimensions | 3 plus feet tall, larger in warmer climates, clump forming |
Propagation | division, seeds |
Misc Facts | Citronella oil is derived from this grass. Native to south east Asia. |
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