Re: Mosquito Grass

**M* P* D* <m*@dargan.com>**

This is fascinating! Another treasure from the wild.

On Mar 26, 2013, at 7:14 AM, Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp <hoosiergardener@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Bouteloua gracilis, blue gramma, hardy in USDA Zone 5-9. It's a native plant.
> jems
> 
> On Mar 26, 2013, at 7:03 AM, loisdan@juno.com wrote:
> 
> Does anyone know what plant (and hardiness zone) "Mosquito Grass" is?
> It's supposed to have a "citrus odor" and "contain more citronella than
> the mosquito plant." At $16 for a 2-inch pot, I'm wondering how rare this
> plant is or how effective it is at keeping those pesky bugs away.
> 
> Regards,
> Lois
> 
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