Citronella Plant (Pelargonium citrosum)
- Botanical Name: Pelargonium citrosum
- Hardiness Zone: 9-11
- Light Conditions: Full Sun
- Moisture: Moderate
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The Citronella Plant has coarse, lobed leaves with a moderate lemon scent and small lavender flowers. This grass is the source of citronella oil used in various products to repel mosquitos and other biting flies. They grow 2-3' high and 1.5-2' wide and prefer full sun.