Cymbopogon ambiguus – Native Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon ambiguus is Australias native lemon grass

Cymbopogon ambiguous- native lemon grass
Cymopogan ambiguous- native lemon grass

A great grassy plant for landscaping and for the home garden, Australian lemon grass is very easy care and hardy. It grows to around 2 metres high and wide, with whispy seed heads. It is drought and frost tolerant. Once established, cutting back the foliage will encourage fresh new growth.
The leaves have a strong lemon scent when crushed, and can be used to make tea and for inhalation. Research has shown that the tea is good for relieving headaches, migraine and inflammation, and aborigines also used it for chest infections and skin sores.
Propagate by division or by seed.

Family : Poaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 2

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Tea, Fragrant oils, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon ambiguus

Common Name : Lemon Grass

Height : 2

Flower Color : Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Other insects, Lizards