Outdoor Candles

What is Citronella?

Citronella is a clumping, lemongrass type plant which grows to a height of five to six feet; a plant which is native to southeast Asia and grown commercially in Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Indonesia and Java. The plant is also grown as an ornamental in south Florida and southern California. Citronella is a perennial grass that flourishes in direct sunlight and well drained soil. In northern climate zones, people often grow citronella in large pots that they bring indoors for the winter.

The Citronella plant in and of itself, is not an effective mosquito repellent; rather it is the oil compound found within the plant that does the repelling. When the oil is extracted from the plant, it can be used in a number of product types, like lotions, sprays, soaps, incense, perfumery, cosmetics, and candles. It is also used in flavoring industries. The United States Environmental Protection Agency considers the oil of citronella as

As winter winds down and the weather warms up, our attention starts to turn towards ways to spend time outside.  Activities like clearing out the flower beds, taking a walk with the family, or firing up the grill are a few things that come to mind.  Many people start setting up their decks and patios to prepare for evening cookouts with friends and family on warmer evenings.  One of the things that people consider is how they are going to light up their evening gatherings.  It is usually either flood lights on the back of the house, a fire pit, or tiki torches that are used however we have another great solution, Outdoor Candles.