lemon grass potted plant Cymbopogon Lemon Grass Plant in a 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot

lemon grass potted plant Cymbopogon Lemon Grass Plant in a 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower PotTraditionally grown for its fragrant leaves and flavorful stalks, the Lemongrass foliage emits a strong lemon fragrance when crushed. Various parts of the plant are commonly used in cooking, as teas and in essential oils. Grows outside year round only in warmest climates, can be grown as an annual in cooler regions or taken indoors for the winter. Clumps multiply quickly in ideal hot humid conditions, a pretty ornamental grass with vibrant green

Traditionally grown for its fragrant leaves and flavorful stalks, the Lemongrass foliage emits a strong lemon fragrance when crushed. Various parts of the plant are commonly used in cooking, as teas and in essential oils. Grows outside year round only in warmest climates, can be grown as an annual in cooler regions or taken indoors for the winter. Clumps multiply quickly in ideal hot humid conditions, a pretty ornamental grass with vibrant green foliage and strappy foliage. Grows in dense clumps with stiff upright stems and slender drooping blade-like leaves. Usually grows 4-6 ft. tall by 2-4 ft. wide.

• Botanical Name:¬† Cymbopogon citratus
• An important culinary herb in tropical Asia
• A warm loving attractive ornamental grass
• Dense clumps of stiff stems with slender drooping leaf blades
• Can grow to 4-6 ft. height in ideal conditions
• Rarely sets seed
• Requires a great deal of water in the form of Rainfall or irrigation
• Not particular about soil type as long as it is well draining
• Hardy in USDA plant zones 9-11, treat as an annual in all other zones
• To accommodate mature size or when planting in groups, space 24 in, away from other plants or structures