Lemongrass is native to India and tropical Asia. It is widely used as a herb in Asian cuisine. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. Lemongrass is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, beef, and seafood.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Container
- One
- Size
- Small shrubs 0.5 - 3 metres
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Moist tropical, Semi-arid with summer rain, Moist temperate with hot summers, Arid interior, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
- Soils
- Loam, Clay
- Tolerances
- Wind
- Regions
- Edible plants
- Shade levels
- Full sun, Sun/shade
- Flowering seasons
- None
- Colours
- Yellow, Green
- Gardens
- Backyard Garden, Subtropical Garden, Subtropical