Lemongrass Plant

A handsome tropical lemon grass can grow 3 to 4 feet tall in a container or planted directly in the landscape.

Lemongrass plant.

Lemongrass is a plant. It adds texture to gardens as well and is a fast grower. Lemon grass premium model 5201 9 98 9 98. Once established water three times per week.

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. Check this plant s in store availability and other details. 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.

Some species particularly cymbopogon citratus are commonly cultivated as culinary and medicinal herbs because of their scent resembling that of lemons citrus limon. 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. Prized for its intense citrus like scent and flavor lemongrass has many uses from herbal teas to insect repellents. Quick guide to growing lemongrass.

Full sun plants thrive in 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. 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. Set your store to see local availability view details. Lemon grass prefers hot sunny conditions and well drained soil.

The leaves and the oil are used to make medicine. Lemon verbena plants have elongated leaves but they aren t grassy. Water plants often the first year. Is this in season.

Lemongrass is commonly taken orally applied directly to the skin or inhaled as aromatherapy for many different conditions. 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. When you go to the grocery store find the freshest lemongrass plants you can buy. Lemongrass is a sweet pungent citrusy plant often used in asian cooking.

Not only is lemongrass a culinary seasoning but it makes a soothing tea said to aid in sleep. Add architectural beauty to your landscape with this simple project for building a potted. 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. 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.

Build a flower tower project guide. Plant lemongrass in spring once all chances of frost have passed.