Lemongrass
Lemongrass — Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass is a tropical herb grown for its aromatic, citrus-scented leaves and tender stalks used in cooking, teas, and fragrances.
This plant is also called: Limonaria (Spanish), capim-cidró (Portuguese), citronelle (French), Zitronengras (German), 风茅 (Chinese), レモングラス (Japanese), 레몬그래스 (Korean), Sả chanh (Vietnamese). Names from public plant databases.
| Size / pot | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Gallon | 18.00 USD | In stock |
Stock checked 38 minutes ago.
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Plant facts
- Plant type
- Culinary herb
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11 (perennial grass; grown as an annual farther north)
- Chill hours
- None required
- Pollination
- Not applicable (grown for foliage and stalks)
- Mature size
- 3-5 ft tall, clumping
- Sun exposure
- full sun
- Harvest season
- Stalks and leaves can be harvested once the clump is established; warm season growth is fastest.
Growing results vary with your climate, site, care and weather. The information shown here is general guidance and does not guarantee how a plant will perform once planted at your property. For performance related issues, please reference our care guides.
Lemongrass performs best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It is frost-tender and is commonly grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder climates.
Florida hardiness zones
This plant is rated for zones 9 to 11. Zones it suits are outlined in the key.
- 8b
- 9a (suits this plant)
- 9b (suits this plant)
- 10a (suits this plant)
- 10b (suits this plant)
- 11a (suits this plant)
- 11b (suits this plant)
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