Click here for Herb Care Guide Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass) Our instant tea plant—just steep a few blades in hot water and sweeten with honey for a refreshing drink. This tropical ornamental grass thrives indoors and is a staple in Thai cuisine, adding citrusy flavor to soups and curries. It is also the source of citral, the essential oil responsible for citronella’s lemony scent. In Thailand, women traditionally crinkle a handful of lemongrass leaves into their bath water, believing it helps prevent wrinkles. Growth Habit: Clumping ornamental grass Spacing: 4' circle Hardiness Zones: 9-10 (can be grown as an annual in colder climates) Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Good Heat Tolerance: Very Good Humidity Tolerance: Excellent Sun Tolerance: Very Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Fair No Spray: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Fair Fresh for Kids: Excellent Deer Resistance: Very Good Thorns: No Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Leaf This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
