Herb- Cymbopogon citratus

Lemon Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 10-11 Annual in the Midwest

This herb stands tall, with fragrant, bluish-green foliage and a green flower to top it off!
Easy to grow and will produce a good crop of leaves to make teas, beverages, herbal medicines and Eastern inspired soups and other dishes.

Height

6 Feet

Spread

4 Feet

Bloom Time

summer

When to Divide

spring/summer

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Containers
• Fragrant
• Culinary
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Blue-Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained