lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a grass for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It forms a fragrant, evergreen clump that grows 24 to 48 inches tall. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It needs little care, so it suits a low maintenance garden.
Pairs well with Lemon verbena, Artichoke, and Teddy Bear sunflower.
Native range
Southern India and Sri Lanka.