Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
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Plant Details
| Variety | Lemongrass |
| Pronunciation | sim-boh-POH-gon sih-TRAH-tus |
| Aliases | Citronella Grass |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Herb |
| Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Habit | Upright |
| Frost Tolerance | Half-Hardy: 32° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 36–60 in |
| Width | 24–36 in |
| Spacing | 1.5× width |
Description
Used widely in the Caribbean and in Asian dishes. An essential ingredient in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Attractive, needle-like leaves with deep plum-purple flowers with blue, white and yellow flares. This is a pungent zesty lemon flavor and aroma, use in small amounts. The clean citrus flavor mixes well with garlic, cilantro and chilies. Both the stalks and blades are used.
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