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Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Also known as: citronella grass, lemon grass

Tropical grass with strong lemon-citrus flavor and aroma. Used fresh in Asian cooking. Forms large clumps of arching foliage.

Lemongrass

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing24–36″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth—
Height36–60″
Spread24–36″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

6–8 weeks before last frost

Transplant Outdoors

2–9 weeks after last frost

Days to Harvest

75–100 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 9–11

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 9–11

Start from store-bought stalks rooted in water. Bring indoors or mulch heavily before frost in cold zones. Divide clumps every 3 years.

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