Profile
| Plant type | perennial, herb |
| Hardiness zones | 10 to 11 |
| Light | full-sun |
| Height | up to 5 ft. |
| Spread | up to 3 ft. |
| Soil moisture | moist |
| Bloom time | fall |
| Flower color | brown |
| Bloom size | 2 in. to 2 in. |
| Foliage color | blue-green |
did you know?
The botanical name for lemongrass, a staple of Asian cooking, is derived from the Greek words meaning "boat beard," which alludes to the keeled shape of the leaves.
general maintenance:
In Zones 9 and colder, cut clump back to 2 inches in fall; divide and overwinter indoors in pots.
how to sow/plant:
Set young plants or early spring divisions 2 to 3 feet apart or in containers. In Zones 9 and colder, bring lemongrass indoors in winter.
water and fertilize:
Water generously all summer, and feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring, following package directions. In winter, reduce water, and eliminate fertilizer.
features:
- Disease Resistant
- Fragrant
garden uses:
- Containers
- Indoors
other uses:
- Culinary/Edible (use to flavor steamed food, soups, tea)
- Medicinal
- Herbal baths
combine with:
other medicinal herbs, such as chamomile, comfrey, coneflower, horehound, and mullein