Lemon Grass

Cymbopogon citratus

Also called Lemongrass

  • Considered a clumping annual in Ontario climates
  • Popular herb with lemony flavouring often used Thai dishes
  • Light green arching foliage emits a strong lemon fragrance when crushed
  • If left in garden the foliage will display burgundy fall colours

ZONE:
8

COLOUR:
Non-flowering

HEIGHT:
60-100 cm

SPREAD:
60-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Can be grown as an annual in colder climates or overwintered indoors. when growing in your gardens, lemongrass prefers full sun and average to medium moisture in well-drained soils. When using lemongrass in cooking, it's important to remove the tough outer layers and use only the tender inner portion of the stalk for the best flavor. Lemongrass can also be dried or ground into powder for use in spice blends and seasoning mixes. Experiment with different dishes and flavour combinations to discover how lemongrass can enhance your cooking.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green