Of all our offerings, Lemongrass has the widest variety of uses. It has long been used for teas, herbal medicines, perfumes and in Oriental cooking. It also makes a wonderfully-scented potpourri, because of its intense lemon aroma. Needless to say, Lemongrass' ease of growth, maintenance and harvesting make it a must-have for herb and vegetable gardens.

This live plant is shipped in a container with soil. Blades may be trimmed back for shipping purposes. For more details, please see our Shipping Details page. We ship live plants on Mondays and Tuesdays only.

Did You Know? Just about every part of Lemongrass can be used, including the leaf tips, tender shoots and whole leaves. Snip a few leaves into a pot of tea for a refreshing flavor and added aroma. For a delicate hint of lemon, add a bunch of Lemongrass to the water used for steaming meats and vegetables. Add the tender shoots to a stir fry for a subtle, yet exotic flavor enhancement.

Growing and Caring for your Lemongrass

Planting: Plant Lemongrass in full sun in rich, well-draining soil. Lemongrass also works well in containers. We recommend a three-gallon pot.

Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings in the growing season. Water sparingly in winter.

Fertilizer: Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Most balanced fertilizers are adequate, but 15-30-15 worked best in our trials. Time-release granules also work well. Fertilizing is not necessary during the winter.

Hardiness: This tender perennial can be grown year-round outdoors in USDA Zones 8-12 (southern United States). In cold climates, Lemongrass should be overwintered inside. It is easily dug up and re-potted, if necessary. When frozen, Lemongrass will die.

Pests & Diseases: Pests and diseases are very infrequent.

Propagation: Lemongrass is easily propagated by root division. When dividing clumps, each stalk should have about one-inch of root attached. For better success, cut the blades to about two-inches before dividing. Lemongrass has a very extensive root system. So, for potted plants, it is important to divide it yearly.

Harvesting: Blades must be 12-inches tall before cutting. If you're harvesting for food, cut about one-inch above the crown. If you cut any lower, that section of the plant will not re-grow.

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Dwarf Citrus Farms

Kilgore Texas 75662

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