Lemongrass Live Plants - Two (2) Live Plants , Not Seeds - Nicely Sized, Each 4" - 7" Tall in 4" Pots - Lemon Grass Herb Cymbopogon
The Lemon Grass plant - Cymbopogon - is a fast growing fragrant herb that is native to India and tropical Asia.  It is also commonly known as lemon grass, lemongrass, barbed wire grass, silky heads, citronella grass, fever grass, tanglad, hierba Luisa, or gavati chaha, amongst many others. Although Lemon Grass can be grown from seed it is a lengthy process and is easier to grow from clippings off a mature plant. As its name suggests Lemon Grass has the delicate scent and flavor of lemons and is a key ingredient in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Lemon Grass spice is used for cooking savory dishes and meat, poultry, seafood and vegetable curries. It is also used in teas, pickles and for flavoring marinades.  The fast growing Lemon Grass is gaining popularity as an ornamental garden plant with the added benefit of repelling mosquitoes and deer. It is a perennial plant in zones 9-10 but can be wintered indoors in all other zones.  Lemon Grass is best when used fresh, cut and crush the top leafy portion for tea or select the bottom part of the stalk for food flavoring. Traditionally, Lemon Grass is used to improve blood circulation and ease muscle pain. It is also used in teas to cure loss of appetite and reduce fever. Lemon Grass is also considered to be a great cleanser as it can detoxify the digestive tract, bladder, kidney, pancreas and the liver. Additionally, this wonder herb can reduce toxins, excess fats, cholesterol while also stimulating lactation and digestion.Space plants 2 feet apart in a full sun to part sun location, in soil that is rich in organic material and well-draining.  These plants will grow 24-36" tall and make a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden or used as part of an ornamental garden.  They do well in large pots and containers, and can be wintered indoors in harsher areas.  The leaves will be ready to use as spices 80-90 days from planting