Outsidepride Lemon Grass Plant Seeds - 2000 Seeds Cymbopogon flexuosus, or commonly referred to as Lemon Grass, is a tropical perennial that is a well-known herb for Asian foods an dfor other culinary uses. Our heirloom seeds are non-gmo. Lemon grass plants 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. This grass plant has a strong lemon aroma, and is used in making oil. It is used in fish and chicken dishes, soups and sauces, and in hot teas. It also is a natural mosquito repellent. These non-gmo plants prefer 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. Sowing rate: Sow 2 - 3 heirloom seeds per plant and start repelling mosquitoes or use for culinary purposes.