Description
Lemongrass is a frost-tender evergreen perennial with a tall upright clumping habit and gently arching strap-like foliage. Prefers full sun and rich loamy well-drained soils. Lemongrass is aromatic when bruised and is used in cooking for its lemony flavor. Tolerates light shade.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
2′ – 4′ |
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Spread: |
2′ – 3′ |
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Spacing: |
2.5′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 – 11 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Plant outside after last spring frost. Can bring inside to over winter. Spider mites can be a serious pest.
LANDSCAPE USES:Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple, Fothergilla, Iris
IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Lemongrass
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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