Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Tropical grass whose citrus-scented stalks are used to flavor Southeast Asian dishes and teas.
Family
Poaceae
Temperature
24-30°C (absolute 18-34°C)
Rainfall
1500-3000mm (absolute 700-4200mm)
Altitude
1400m
Soil pH
5-5.8 (absolute 4.3-7.3)
Soil types
Well-drained fertile loamy soils