Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus X3680
(West Indian lemongrass) Delightful lemon-scented grass cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics and in greenhouses. The tangy enlarged leaf bases are essential in Thai and Vietnamese dishes. Leaves are used to flavour fish, soups, curries and sauces. They also make a wonderful pleasant tea, consumed hot or cold.
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About Lemongrass
Hardiness zone
11+
Exposure
Sun
Product use
Culinary; Medicinal; Beverage; Aromatic; Industrial
Duration
Perennial