Lemon Grass
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Lemon Grass is prized for its various uses including adding to teas and repellent for insects. Lemon Grass has a lemony fragrance. Great for containers or flowerbeds.
Species: Cymbopogon Citratus
Other Species Names: barbed wire grass, silky heads, Cochin grass, Malabar grass
Plant Height: 36 in.
Spread: 24 in.
Evergreen: No
Summer Foliage Color: Blue, Green
Minimum Sunlight: Partial Shade
Maximum Sunlight: Sun
Lemongrass is an ornamental grass known for its lemony flavor of the leaves.
Lemongrass will grow up to 1 to 3ft in height and 1 to 2 ft wide. It is considered low maintenance, great for container gardening around patios for insect repellent and it fragrance.
Lemongrass is suitable for full to partial sun areas. Add this ornamental grass to your collection to add texture to your herb garden.
How to Grow Lemon Grass
Lemongrass thrives in full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Plenty of sunlight encourages strong growth and helps the plant develop thick, flavorful stalks.
Lemongrass prefers consistently moist soil, especially during Texas summers. Water deeply several times per week, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly between watering while avoiding soggy conditions.
Yes, lemongrass grows very well in large containers or raised beds. Choose a container that is at least 12 inches wide with good drainage and use Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil for best results.
Lemongrass is a tender perennial in warm regions of Texas (USDA Zones 9–11) but may die back in colder areas during freezing temperatures. In North Texas, it is often grown as an annual or brought indoors during winter to protect it from frost.
Lemongrass contains natural oils related to citronella, which may help repel mosquitoes. While the plant itself provides mild deterrence, crushing the leaves releases more fragrance and increases the scent around outdoor spaces.