grass☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 8b – Zone 11b
Lemongrass is a tropical perennial grass prized for its lemon-scented foliage, which is widely used in Asian cuisine and herbal teas. It grows in upright clumps and thrives in warm climates with good sunlight.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
3–6′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8bZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
South Asia and Southeast Asia
Function & Care
biomass/mulchediblemedicinalwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
leafshoot
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
0 years
Propagation
division, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Cymbopogon citratus is the primary cultivated species; no major named cultivars exist, though plants may vary slightly by geographic source and cultivation region.
