Outsidepride Lemon Grass - 50 Seeds
Cymbopogon flexuosus, or commonly referred to as Lemon Grass, is a tropical perennial that is a well-known herb for Asian foods. It forms a clump, reaching 36 - 60 inches in height and 24 - 36 inches in width. It is very much like an ornamental grass with strap-like leaves reaching 36 inches and arching. It has a strong lemon aroma, and is used in making Lemon Grass oil. It is used in fish and chicken dishes, soups and sauces, and in hot teas. It can also be used as a mosquito repellent as well. Start the seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Press the seed into the soil, lightly cover it and keep the seed moist. With a temperature of 70 - 75F, germination is usually in 21 days. Transplant the young plants outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Lemon Grass prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Space plants 36 - 48 inches apart. Lemon Grass will grow as an annual in cold areas. It also will do well planted in a container so that it can be brought indoors during the winter.