Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Cymbopogon

Poaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–10

💨 Air-Purifying

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Lemongrass thrives in full sun with regular watering and well-draining soil; it is surprisingly forgiving once established. Plant in a large container or garden bed where it has room to form substantial clumps. Harvest outer stalks regularly to encourage fresh, vigorous growth and enjoy its citrusy fragrance year-round in warm climates.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allow Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Aldabra

Algeria

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Belize

Benin

Bolivia

Borneo

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Cambodia

Cameroon

Caroline Is.

Central African Repu

Chile North

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

🍳 Culinary

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 21, 2021 by Robin N (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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