🌿 Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
herbs
perennial clumping grass
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Moderate to High
🗺️ Zones
4-9
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-7.5
📏 Spacing
24-36 in. apart (clumping grass, spreads 3-4 ft wide)
⏱️ Maturity
75-100 days (from planting divisions); harvest stalks when 1/2 inch thick at base
🍴 Edible Parts
🍽️ Thai curries, tom yum soup, teas, marinades, Vietnamese and Indonesian cuisine
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (6)
Lemongrass and basil create an aromatic pest-repelling barrier together; lemongrass's upright clumps complement basil's bushier form without competition.
Lemongrass helps mask broccoli from cabbage moths and aphids with its strong citronella scent; plant at broccoli patch borders for best effect.
🤝 citrus trees
Lemongrass planted under citrus trees repels pests while benefiting from the tree's light shade in the hottest months , a classic tropical orchard pairing.
Lemongrass helps deter flea beetles and aphids from eggplants; its narrow profile allows eggplants full sun access while providing pest protection.
Lemongrass deters aphids and whiteflies from peppers; both enjoy full sun and well-drained soil with similar watering needs.
Lemongrass repels whiteflies, mosquitoes, and some tomato pests with its citronella content; its clumping habit doesn't compete with tomato roots.
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
⚠️ plants needing wet feet (watercress, taro)
Lemongrass prefers well-drained soil; too much moisture causes root rot
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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