Lemon Grass

An attractive grass for herb, fragrance and mixed gardens. In cooler climates, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors for the winter. Wonderful foliage is widely used in Asian cuisine for its lemon scent and flavor.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

Lilyturf

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

Common name

Lemon Grass
Botanical name

Cymbopogon citratus
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light

Sun
Height

5-6' (1.5-2 m)
Habit

Clumping
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Asian Herbs Collection

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