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Half hardy / perennial / tea plant, medicinal use, cooking / easy to germinate/ H. up to 60cm/ sunny position / humus rich soil.
Source of lemongrass oil used to flavour teas, ice cream, candy, pastries, desserts, chewing gum - among its many uses. Also important in cosmetics and perfumery. Easy to grow and will produce a good crop of leaves to make tea and to add to potpourris.