Indian Geranium, Palmarosa
Cymbopogon martinii
| Family: | Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cymbopogon (sim-buh-POH-gon) (Info) |
| Species: | martinii (mar-TIN-ee-eye) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Cymbopogon martini |
Category:
Herbs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color:
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
N/A
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On May 6, 2014, kiwisago from Vancouver, Grown from purchased seed, was easy to germinate indoors, and grew well in regular potting soil on a sunny windowsill. A year later, I planted the same plants outdoors in the veggie patch in the summer. They responded very well and grew extensive roots. Before frost set in, I brought them back inside. They are now in their third year and still look good and strong. |
