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Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass}
Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass}
Fragrant culinary grass · Intense lemon flavor · Asian cooking · Great for containers
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Lemongrass is a bold, aromatic perennial grown for its intense lemon fragrance and essential role in cooking. All parts of the plant carry a fresh citrus scent, but it’s the thick, bulbous base of the leaf stalks that’s most commonly used in Asian cuisine and herbal teas.
Plants form large, upright clumps of coarse, grassy green leaves that add strong texture and presence to gardens and containers. In warm climates, lemongrass grows as a perennial; in colder regions, it thrives beautifully in pots and can be overwintered indoors.
This is both a productive culinary herb and a striking ornamental grass—easy to grow, fast to bulk up, and incredibly rewarding for anyone who cooks with fresh ingredients.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Strong, true lemon scent
- Essential culinary herb for Asian cooking
- Edible stalk bases and aromatic leaves
- Grows well in containers
- Fast-growing and productive
- Doubles as an ornamental grass
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water: Regular; prefers consistent moisture
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–10 (container-grown elsewhere)
- Growth habit: Upright, clumping
SIZE & HARVEST
- Height × Width: ~3–4 ft. × 3 ft.
- Edible part: Bulbous base of leaf stalks
- Foliage: Coarse, grassy green leaves
- Aroma: Strong lemon
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best growth and flavor
- Use rich, well-drained soil
- Excellent for large containers in cooler climates
- Bring containers indoors before frost
CARE MADE EASY
- Water regularly during active growth
- Harvest outer stalks as needed
- Cut plants back before bringing indoors
- Resume growth outdoors after frost danger passes
BEST USES
- Culinary gardens
- Asian cooking
- Herbal teas
- Container gardening
- Edible landscaping
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Lemongrass if you:
- Cook frequently with fresh herbs
- Enjoy Asian cuisine
- Want a productive container plant
- Garden in warm climates or use pots
- Like herbs that are both useful and ornamental
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
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