lemon grass
Cymbopogon flexuosus
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 5 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Yellow-brown
Garden uses
Notes
Lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) is a grass for the food garden, rain garden, and annual bed. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 60 inches tall and spreads 24 to 36 inches, so give it room. Its blooms are yellow-brown.
Pairs well with Bitter ginger, Snapdragon, and Artichoke.
Native range
India to Vietnam.