Jammu Lemongrass

Cymbopogon pendulus, Poaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserDynamic AccumulatorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Indonesian Clumping BambooSchizostachyum brachycladum

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Forked RushJuncus dichotomus

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Long-spike BambooBambusa longispiculata

Pest DeterrentPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Beaked PanicumPanicum anceps

Beaked panicum and Jammu lemongrass compete for similar ecological niches with potential allelopathic interference

Annual LovegrassEragrostis airoides

Lemongrass essential oils may inhibit germination and growth of annual lovegrass

Texas DropseedSporobolus texanus

Lemongrass aromatic compounds provide natural pest control for dropseed in arid grasslands

Uses

Functions

Essential Oil ProductionSoil Erosion ControlNatural PesticideAromatic Landscaping

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Jammu Lemongrass grow in?

Jammu Lemongrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Jammu Lemongrass?

Good companions for Jammu Lemongrass include Indonesian Clumping Bamboo, Forked Rush, Long-spike Bamboo.

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