Lemongrass Quart

Cymbopogon citratus
Since it is fast-growing, lemongrass can be harvested when plants are young and it will grow right back. The leaves are too tough to eat, but can be used in tea or broth. The juicy stalks are edible when mashed or minced, adding a fragrant lemon flavor to dishes. Use a hand trowel to remove individual stalks, roots and all, from the clump. Remove the tough outer leaves and prepare the tender white stalks by chopping, or freeze whole stalk pieces for later use.

• Full Sun
• 24-48" h x 36" w
• Fragrant
• Tea