Lemongrass

Lemongrass is often associated with Thai cuisine, but it also makes a nice addition to your landscape. This clumping perennial remains bright green most of the year, and should be planted in full or part sun. Tender young leaves can be used to add an Asian flavor to a meal. Just be sure to "bruise" the leaves first to release the fragrant oil.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Ornamental Grasses are Right for this Place

UF/IFAS Publications

• Cymbopogon citratus Lemongrass (PDF)
• Florida Food Fare: Lemongrass (PDF)

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• Culinary Herbs

Other Sites

• Cymbopogon citratus--Floridata.com
• Cymbopogon citratus--Missouri Botanical Garden