Lemongrass
Lemongrass
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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is an easy-to-grow aromatic herb with a soft, distinct lemon flavor in its leaves and stalks. A tender perennial to zone 9, it thrives in containers or in-ground even in shorter-season climates.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Cymbopogon citratus
- Type: Tender perennial herb (to zone 9)
- Flavor: Soft, distinct lemon
- Leaf length: Up to one meter
- Growing: Containers or in-ground
- Sun: Full sun
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated
Best for
- Thai and Southeast Asian cooking
- Soups and curries
- Herbal teas
- Essential oil and aromatherapy
- Container gardens in cold climates
How to grow
Start seeds indoors and transplant into full sun after the last frost, or grow in containers that can be moved indoors over winter in cold zones. Lemongrass forms a grassy clump and can be divided to expand your planting. Harvest stalks at the base for cooking.
Flavor profile
Soft, bright, and lemony with a clean herbal finish, milder than citrus zest.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
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Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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