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Lemongrass

Lemongrass

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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is an easy-to-grow aromatic herb with a soft, distinct lemon flavor in its leaves and stalks. A tender perennial to zone 9, it thrives in containers or in-ground even in shorter-season climates.

At a glance

  • Botanical name: Cymbopogon citratus
  • Type: Tender perennial herb (to zone 9)
  • Flavor: Soft, distinct lemon
  • Leaf length: Up to one meter
  • Growing: Containers or in-ground
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Non-GMO: Open-pollinated

Best for

  • Thai and Southeast Asian cooking
  • Soups and curries
  • Herbal teas
  • Essential oil and aromatherapy
  • Container gardens in cold climates

How to grow

Start seeds indoors and transplant into full sun after the last frost, or grow in containers that can be moved indoors over winter in cold zones. Lemongrass forms a grassy clump and can be divided to expand your planting. Harvest stalks at the base for cooking.

Flavor profile

Soft, bright, and lemony with a clean herbal finish, milder than citrus zest.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.

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Maker based in
St. Clair, Michigan