Monday, January 4, 2010

Cymbopogon citratus "West Indian Lemon Grass"

Cymbopogon citratus "West Indian Lemon Grass"

Cymbopogon citratus


Detailed Description

Cymbopogon citratus “West Indian Lemon Grass”
Native to southern India, “West Indian Lemon Grass” is a widely used aromatic herb. The plant grows in dense clumps with the leaves reaching 3’ tall. The entire stalk (bulb and grass) has a light lemon flavor and is used in soups, curries or teas. “West Indian Lemon Grass” is much preferred over the seed-grown East Indian variety since it’s larger and more flavorful. Lemon grass contains citrol and is made into teas to aid digestion. This tropical perennial performs well as a container-grown herb.

Hardy Zone 9 and higher for outdoors.

Full sun, grows to 3' in container, minimum temperature indoors 60°.

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