(Cymbopogon flexuosus ‘Lemongrass')
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Lemongrass is a frost-tender clumping perennial herb that is native to India and Southeast Asia but can be commonly found growing in gardens throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 2-3' and features long, aromatic, long lance-shaped, arching green leaves. This plant can be grown in a container, is used to flavor perfume, is used to make insecticides, repels mosquitoes, and is both edible and medicinal!Â
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Tropical Grass/Herb
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General Information
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Cymbopogon
Species: flexuosus
Variety: Lemongrass
Also Known As: Cochin grass or Malabar grass.
Grown as: Tender Perennial/Annual
Maturity: 100 days
Outdoor Growing Temp: 40°F - 100°F+. Ideal: 85°F
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Full Sun. Pick a location where your lemongrass will receive direct sun all day. If this is not possible, plant it where it will get at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. When lemongrass gets too much shade, it may attract pests.
Water: Medium. Lemongrass is not drought-tolerant so keep the roots constantly moist for best plant health.
Soil Moisture: Medium. Use a 3" layer of mulch to help conserve moisture.
Maintenance: Low
Beneficial Insects?: No. Although lemongrass helps repel some pests, it doesn't really attract any beneficial insects.
Containers?: Yes. A Lemongrass plant needs a 5-gallon or larger container so it will have room to grow and so it can be moved indoors during winter. It is a tropical perennial grown as an annual in most parts of the United States. It is not tolerant of frost and any heavy frost will kill it.
Height: 36-60"
Spacing: 36-48”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: Annual: 2-9
Perennial: 10-12
Produces: long, aromatic, long lance-shaped, arching green leaves.
Garden Uses: Herb gardens, Rain gardens.
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms:
Dogs, cats: Stomach upset
Horses: difficulty breathing, weakness, death (rare)
Poison Toxic Principle: Essential oils, cyanogenic glycosides
Causes Contact Dermatitis: No
Genus: Cymbopogon
Species: flexuosus
Variety: Lemongrass
Also Known As: Cochin grass or Malabar grass.
Grown as: Tender Perennial/Annual
Maturity: 100 days
Outdoor Growing Temp: 40°F - 100°F+. Ideal: 85°F
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Full Sun. Pick a location where your lemongrass will receive direct sun all day. If this is not possible, plant it where it will get at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. When lemongrass gets too much shade, it may attract pests.
Water: Medium. Lemongrass is not drought-tolerant so keep the roots constantly moist for best plant health.
Soil Moisture: Medium. Use a 3" layer of mulch to help conserve moisture.
Maintenance: Low
Beneficial Insects?: No. Although lemongrass helps repel some pests, it doesn't really attract any beneficial insects.
Containers?: Yes. A Lemongrass plant needs a 5-gallon or larger container so it will have room to grow and so it can be moved indoors during winter. It is a tropical perennial grown as an annual in most parts of the United States. It is not tolerant of frost and any heavy frost will kill it.
Height: 36-60"
Spacing: 36-48”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: Annual: 2-9
Perennial: 10-12
Produces: long, aromatic, long lance-shaped, arching green leaves.
Garden Uses: Herb gardens, Rain gardens.
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms:
Dogs, cats: Stomach upset
Horses: difficulty breathing, weakness, death (rare)
Poison Toxic Principle: Essential oils, cyanogenic glycosides
Causes Contact Dermatitis: No