5 Live Plant Plugs Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus Healthy Herb Starter for Garden Containers

Introduce vibrant lemongrass to your garden with these healthy live plant plugs. Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as lemon grass, offers a fresh citrus aroma and upright, grassy clumps perfect for borders, containers, or culinary gardens. Each plug is well-rooted and ready to grow, providing an easy start for herb enthusiasts.

Use lemongrass as an ornamental accent in sunny beds or large pots, and harvest the flavorful stalks for teas, soups, and stir-fries. These vigorous perennials grow best in warm climates or as container plants that can be moved indoors during cooler months. Water regularly and divide clumps as they expand for continued harvests.
Species: Cymbopogon citratus
Type: Tender perennial
Plant Habit: Upright clumping grass
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile
Zones: 9-11 (or as annual)
Sowing: Not applicable (live plants)
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Heat and humidity tolerant, aromatic foliage