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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