Overview

Bring the vibrant flavor and fragrant aroma of the tropics directly to your home or garden with our premium lemongrass live plant set. This collection includes five healthy, well-rooted lemongrass stalks, each measuring 5-9 inches tall, ensuring a robust start for your herb garden. Known scientifically as Cymbopogon citratus, lemongrass is a versatile perennial herb cherished for its distinct lemon-scented foliage. It’s an essential ingredient in many Southeast Asian cuisines, adding a zesty and refreshing note to soups, curries, teas, and marinades. Beyond its culinary appeal, this beautiful grass-like plant makes an attractive addition to any garden or patio, offering a natural insect deterrent and a soothing fragrance. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, growing fresh lemongrass herb is a rewarding experience that provides both beauty and utility.

Our lemongrass live plant set is ideal for those looking to easily incorporate fresh, organic ingredients into their cooking or to enhance their outdoor living spaces with fragrant greenery. These plants are carefully cultivated to be strong and adaptable, ready to thrive in various conditions. They are perfect for planting directly into garden beds in warmer climates or for growing in pots and containers, allowing for easy relocation indoors during cooler months. Experience the joy of harvesting your own aromatic herbs, knowing they are fresh, chemical-free, and full of flavor. The rapid growth rate of lemongrass means you won’t have to wait long to enjoy its many benefits.

Key Benefits

Growing your own lemongrass live plant offers a multitude of advantages, from culinary delight to garden aesthetics. Discover how this versatile herb can enrich your lifestyle:

• Fresh Culinary Ingredient: Enjoy the unparalleled flavor of freshly harvested lemongrass. It’s perfect for enhancing a wide array of dishes, including Thai curries, Vietnamese soups, marinades, and herbal teas, providing a unique citrusy and slightly ginger-like note that elevates your cooking.
• Aromatic & Fragrant: The distinct lemon scent of lemongrass is not only pleasant but also known for its natural insect-repelling properties, making it a great addition to patios and outdoor seating areas. It adds a refreshing aroma to your garden space.
• Easy to Grow: This herb is remarkably easy to cultivate, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. With minimal care, your lemongrass live plant will flourish, providing a continuous supply of fresh stalks.
• Versatile Planting Options: Adaptable to both garden beds and containers, lemongrass can be grown outdoors in warmer climates or as an annual/overwintered indoors in cooler zones, offering flexibility for any gardening setup.
• Fast Growing: As a warm-season plant, lemongrass grows quickly, ensuring you won’t have to wait long to start harvesting its fragrant stalks. Its vigorous growth habit makes it a satisfying plant to cultivate.
• Drought-Tolerant Once Established: While it appreciates consistent moisture, mature lemongrass plants exhibit good drought tolerance, reducing the need for constant watering.
• Beautiful Ornamental Grass: Beyond its practical uses, lemongrass forms attractive clumps of tall, slender foliage, adding an elegant, architectural element to your landscape or container arrangements.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your lemongrass live plant is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful harvest of this aromatic herb. To help your plants thrive, understanding their basic needs is key. Lemongrass prefers a location with full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While the initial product description mentioned ‘Full Shade,’ this is likely an error from the raw data; lemongrass live plant varieties, especially those grown for vigorous growth and culinary use, perform best in sunny conditions. In very hot climates, a little afternoon shade can be beneficial, but generally, more sun equals more robust growth. Ensure your plants are protected from harsh winds, especially when young.

When it comes to watering, lemongrass has moderate needs. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, particularly during its active growing season. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Once established, the plants become more drought-tolerant, but consistent moisture will promote lusher growth. For soil, a well-drained, rich, and fertile soil is ideal. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or organic matter to improve drainage and nutrients. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is preferred. If you are looking to grow lemongrass outdoors, consider its hardiness. Lemongrass thrives in USDA Zones 9-11 as a perennial. In cooler zones (such as 8 or below), it can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors by digging up the plant or bringing containers inside before the first frost.

Fertilize your lemongrass live plant every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer or a slow-release granular fertilizer to support its rapid growth. Reduce fertilization in fall and winter. Pests are rarely a major issue for lemongrass due to its strong aroma, but occasionally, spider mites or mealybugs can appear, especially on indoor plants. Treat with insecticidal soap if necessary. Harvesting can begin once the stalks are about a foot tall. Cut the stalks at ground level, or pull them gently from the base. Regular harvesting encourages new growth. With proper care, you’ll be enjoying your own fresh lemongrass herb for months to come.

Size & Details

This offering includes a set of five individual lemongrass live plant stalks. Each stalk typically measures between 5 to 9 inches in height upon arrival, providing a substantial start for your gardening efforts. These are robust, well-rooted plants, ready to be transplanted directly into your garden beds or chosen containers. Lemongrass is known for its fast growth rate, especially during warm seasons, and can quickly develop into large, attractive clumps. When mature, a single plant can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet and spread equally wide, forming a dense, grassy bush. The stalks are sent without pots, ensuring they are light and easy to ship while being perfectly prepared for immediate planting.

The plants are shipped in a condition that promotes successful establishment, focusing on the health of the roots and stalk. Expect vigorous growth once planted in appropriate conditions. While individual plant dimensions may vary slightly, the average height of 5-9 inches provides a good foundation for rapid development. This set is perfect for creating a small herb patch, adding to a mixed container garden, or starting a larger landscape feature. You’ll soon be harvesting your own fresh lemongrass herb, whether you choose to grow lemongrass outdoors or in pots for indoor overwintering.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this lemongrass plant get? A: Each lemongrass live plant in this set arrives 5-9 inches tall. When mature and grown in ideal conditions, it can reach heights of 3 to 5 feet and spread equally wide, forming a dense, grassy clump.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Lemongrass thrives outdoors in warm climates (USDA Zones 9-11). In cooler regions, it can be grown as an annual or successfully overwintered indoors by bringing potted plants inside before the first frost. You can definitely grow lemongrass outdoors during the warmer months.
• Q: How much sunlight does lemongrass need? A: Lemongrass prefers full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flavor development. While some shade can be tolerated in extremely hot climates, full sun is generally best.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, lemongrass live plant is considered very easy to care for, making it suitable for beginner gardeners. It requires consistent watering but is drought-tolerant once established and adapts well to various soil types as long as they are well-draining.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive five well-rooted lemongrass stalks, 5-9 inches tall, ready for planting. They are shipped without pots to ensure safe and efficient delivery, focusing on the health of the plant itself.
• Q: Can I use this lemongrass in cooking? A: Absolutely! This fresh lemongrass herb is perfect for culinary use. Its fragrant stalks add a distinct lemon flavor to soups, curries, teas, marinades, and other dishes.
• Q: When is the best time to plant lemongrass? A: The best time to plant lemongrass is in spring after the last frost, once soil temperatures have warmed up. This allows the plant ample time to establish itself before the peak growing season.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: If you are in USDA Zones 9-11, your lemongrass live plant should survive winter outdoors as a perennial. In colder zones, it must be protected from frost; either treat it as an annual or bring it indoors for the winter.
• Q: What kind of soil does it prefer? A: Lemongrass prefers well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
• Q: Is this lemongrass plant good for beginners? A: Yes, its robust nature and relatively low maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for those new to gardening. Learning lemongrass plant care is quite straightforward.