Lemony Snicket lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus 'Lemony Snicket'
MBG Plant of Merit 2012
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Habit
- Clumping
Garden uses
Notes
'Lemony Snicket' lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus 'Lemony Snicket') is a clumping grass for accent planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It forms an upright clump, so give it space to show off its shape.
Pairs well with Lemon verbena, Red-hot poker, and Totally Tangerine dahlia.