• Plant in an area that receives partial shade
• Grows best in moist, well-drained soil
• Water whenever top inch of soil is dry
• Feed with Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food once every 7 to 14 days

• Plant in the spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed

• Grows beautifully as a landscape plant, either in containers or in the ground

• Grows between 24 to 36 inches tall

• Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart

Citronella can be used as a summer border or one of several contrasting textures in a garden composition or a large mixed container. Citronella can be used in jellies, teas, fruit salads, and desserts. One traditional use is to place the leaves in a cake pan before pouring the batter. Once baked, the cake will carry a citrus flavor throughout.

A member of the geranium family, citronella carries a lemony scent in its foliage. When crushed and rubbed against the skin, the oil from its leaves creates a refreshing aroma that smells lovely to us, but may naturally repel mosquitoes.