Herbs: Cymbopogon citratus
Botanical name: Cymbopogon citratus
Common name: Lemongrass, West Indian
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Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 8a thru 10b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
edible |
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description for "Herbs: Cymbopogon citratus"
West Indian Lemongrass is a tender perennial in zones 8-10; acts as an annual in colder climates. A common ingredient in Thai cuisine, Lemon Grass produces tall clumps (often growing as tall as 5 feet) of lemon flavored foliage. All parts of the plant are useable, but the most flavorful part of the plant is the lower few inches of each leaf blade. This is a tender perennial that grows best in tropical parts of the United States. In other climates, grow it in large tubs or planters and move it indoors for the winter.