Lemongrass

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Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)

Our instant tea plant—just steep a few blades in hot water and sweeten with honey for a refreshing drink. This tropical ornamental grass thrives indoors and is a staple in Thai cuisine, adding citrusy flavor to soups and curries. It is also the source of citral, the essential oil responsible for citronella’s lemony scent.

In Thailand, women traditionally crinkle a handful of lemongrass leaves into their bath water, believing it helps prevent wrinkles.

• Growth Habit: Clumping ornamental grass
• Spacing: 4' circle
• Hardiness Zones: 9-10 (can be grown as an annual in colder climates)

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Very Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Excellent
• Deer Resistance: Very Good
• Thorns: No
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Leaf

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.