Edibles – Herbs – Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Botanical name: cymbopogon citratus
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 2-4 ft in height with a 1-3 ft spread in zone our local climate
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons
Foliage color: green
Flower color: yellow
Bloom time: summer
Pruning instructions: light prune during the winter/early spring months
Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring or fall months
Landscape use: herb garden, groundcover, container plant, edging
Special features: disease resistant, pest resistant, heat tolerant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow almost all of the soil dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : optional slow release balanced fertilizer in the spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: rosemary, thyme, basil
Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingestedÂ
Invasive species: no
