Lemongrass Plant

It s a perfect plant for growing in ground as you would with ornamental grasses or in containers.

Lemongrass plant.

Plant it close to walkways so you can grab a leaf as you walk by and rub it between your fingers to enjoy its refreshing lemony aroma. Some species particularly cymbopogon citratus are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent resembling that of lemons citrus limon. When you go to the grocery store find the freshest lemongrass plants you can buy. Plant therapy lemongrass organic essential oil 100 pure usda certified organic undiluted natural aromatherapy therapeutic grade 30 ml 1 oz 4 7 out of 5 stars 139 14 95 14.

Plant lemongrass in spring once all chances of frost have passed. A handsome tropical lemon grass can grow 3 to 4 feet tall in a container or planted directly in the landscape. Lemon grass premium model 5201 9 98 9 98. Check this plant s in store availability and other details.

Let s take a look at how to grow lemongrass. Prized for its intense citrus like scent and flavor lemongrass has many uses from herbal teas to insect repellents. Build a flower tower project guide. Quick guide to growing lemongrass.

Lemon grass prefers hot sunny conditions and well drained soil. Add architectural beauty to your landscape with this simple project for building a potted. Lemongrass is a plant. Lemongrass is commonly taken orally applied directly to the skin or inhaled as aromatherapy for many different conditions.

Lemon verbena plants have elongated leaves but they aren t grassy. It is a sun loving plant so companion planting with lemongrass should include other plants that like to bask in plenty of heat and light. When you get home trim a couple of inches 5 cm off the top of the lemongrass plants and peel away anything that looks somewhat dead. Space plants 24 inches apart.

Lemongrass likes it hot so grow it in an area with full sun and fertile well drained soil with a ph of 6 5 to 7 0. Water plants often the first year. Lemongrass is a sweet pungent citrusy plant often used in asian cooking. Although both lemongrass and lemon verbena aloysia citrodora will both make a pleasing cup of tea the plants have a different appearance and different growing requirements where lemongrass is a moisture lover lemon verbena plants like it on the dry side.

Set your store to see local availability view details. Not only is lemongrass a culinary seasoning but it makes a soothing tea said to aid in sleep. It adds texture to gardens as well and is a fast grower. Cymbopogon also known as lemongrass barbed wire grass silky heads cochin grass malabar grass oily heads or fever grass is a genus of asian african australian and tropical island plants in the grass family.

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