Lemon Grass – Plant

Lemon Grass is a fragrant herb which is increasingly being used in teas, beverages, herbal medicines.

Planting And Care

You can harvest your lemongrass anytime during the growing season. Choose stalks that are at least half an inch thick and cut them at ground level with a sharp, clean knife.

Lemon Grass Care

Although this plant is native to hot and humid areas in Southeast Asia, with proper care, lemongrass can be grown in almost any sunny garden.

Lemon Grass Special Feature

The stalk is used for cooking, and the leaves are used for teas. Lemongrass tea can be calming and soothing stomachs. A popular tea blend is Sleepy Time Tea, which is a mixture of lemongrass, lavender, and German chamomile flowers.

Ornamental Use:

• The plant is used for an ornamental purpose

Medicinal Use:

• Lemon Grass is a fragrant herb which is increasingly being used in teas, beverages, herbal medicines, and Eastern inspired soups and other dishes