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Half hardy perennial. Widely used as a culinary and medicinal herb. Insect repellent and bee attractive! Essential oil. It is used in teas, soups, curries and combine perfectly with meat and fish. The leaves can be used fresh or dried.
Essential Oil, Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Culinary, Spices, Greenfilter, Grass, Pest-repelling Plants, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden

| Fragrant | Foliage |
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| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
| Botanical name | Cymbopogon citriatus |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Wildlife | Bees |
| Planting period | March, April, May, June, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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| Type of use | Essential Oil, Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Culinary, Spices, Greenfilter, Grass, Pest-repelling Plants, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Tropical, Warm areas, Temperate areas |
| Watering | Regular |
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