Bonnie Plants 0.94 gal Lemongrass plant in pot Herb Plants Edible Plants
Nothing ruins a fun summer evening like mosquitoes, but the oil from crushed Bonnie Plants Citronella leaves may help chase away those pesky party crashers. Add a pretty pot of Citronella to a patio, and you'll have the perfect plant on hand to discourage mosquitoes. A citrus-scented geranium variety also known as Mosquito Plant, Citronella smells great when you brush its pretty, textured foliage. This tender perennial grows beautifully in its decorative container on balconies and bright porches. Add it near a gate or entryway where you can brush the fragrant leaves as you pass. Place a pot near the kids' play area so they can rub the leaves and release its lemony scent. Citronella makes a great addition in flower beds, too. Drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow, Citronella prefers part-sun and well-drained soil. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall. Be sure to water your plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, and feed it regularly with Miracle-Gro Plant Food. Bonnie Plants live plant varieties are designed for your gardening success, whether they're disease resistant, heat tolerant, space savers, or produce abundant harvests.- If mosquitoes swarm your backyard gatherings, add Bonnie Plants Citronella to your garden; the oil released from crushed leaves and rubbed on skin may help deter those pesky pests
- The highly fragrant, lacy, bright green foliage and pretty pinkish flowers make Bonnie Plants Citronella a lovely addition to gardens; plant in borders along walkways or place in patio pots where you can enjoy the plant's citrusy scent
- Bonnie Plants Citronella grows beautifully in its decorative container; add it to sunny patios or balconies, or place it near veggie gardens to attract pollinators to boost harvests
- Citronella's cheerful pink flowers appear in summer; as the plant matures, snip blooms to add to homegrown bouquets; the fragrant, attractive leaves look lovely in garden-to-vase arrangements; grow pots of citronella near entryways to enjoy the scent
- Citronella grows 24 to 36 inches tall and prefers moist, well-drained soil; plant outside in spring after last frost; drought-tolerant once established; perennial in zones 9 to 11, but typically grown as an annual
Bonnie Plants 0.94 gal Lemongrass plant in pot Herb Plants Lawn & Garden> Plants & Flowers> Edible Plants> Herb Plants
Specification | Description |
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Brand | Bonnie Plants |
Country of Origin | Made in USA |
Annual/Perennial | Perennial |
Bloom Color | Pink, Purple |
Botanical Name | Citronella-Mosquito |
Features | If mosquitoes swarm your backyard gatherings, add Bonnie Plants Citronella to your garden; the oil released from crushed leaves and rubbed on skin may help deter those pesky pests. |
Hardiness Zones | 13 (60 to 70 F), 12 (50 to 60 F), 11 (40 to 50 F), 10 (30 to 40 F) |
Harvest Season | Summer |
Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
Mature Height | 12-24 in. |
Mature Width | 12-24 in. |
Maximum Time to Germinate | 0 days |
Maximum Time to Mature | 0 days |
Package Quantity | 1 |
Planting Depth | 6 in. |
Plant Type | Citronella |
Product Height | 15 in. |
Product Length | 8 in. |
Product Weight | 8 lb. |
Product Width | 8 in. |
Recommended Planting Time | Spring |
Recommended Space Between Plantings | 12-24 in. |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Warranty | If your plant looks dead on arrival or has an issue with the first 10 days after delivery, please contact us with a picture of your plant so we can help get you a new, healthy replacement plant. Please contact [email protected]. |
Watering Requirements | Twice Weekly |
Manufacturer PartNumber | 119880 |
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