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Culinary
Medicinal
AromaCymbopogon flexuosus
Characteristics: Lemongrass is a delightfully light, lemon flavored herb that is essential to Asian cuisine. Perennial in zones 9-11, this heat-loving tropical grass may be an annual in most areas, but it's well worth growing!
Light: Prefers full to partial sun
Water: Like most herbs, it doesn't need excessive watering. Water adequately when needed.
Soil: Not terribly picky about its soil as long as it drains well. Grows really well in a container!
Use: Primarily known as a culinary herb, Lemongrass also repels mosquitoes and biting insects. A versatile medicinal herb, Lemongrass can help detoxify the liver, boost the immune system, reduce blood pressure and relieve stress.
Extras: Lemongrass tea is a refreshing drink, whether served hot or cold. Try some today and benefit from the stress relieving, skin improving oils and antioxidants found within this terrific herb plant!
Learn how to prepare it and you'll start adding it to all of your favorite dishes! Justread our blog for step by step directions on preparing this flavorful herb.
Our 'test kitchen' has prepared a delicious stir fry using a number of our fresh culinary herbs, and Lemongrass provides this dish with the fresh, healthy and zesty flavor that makes it such a popular culinary herb.
