Perennial herb
Lemongrass plant profile
Cymbopogon citratus
A perennial herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Lemongrass
Set lemongrass out in spring after all danger of frost has passed and the weather is warm (USU plants divisions once frost danger is gone). This tender, heat-loving plant is usually grown from divisions, not seed.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Lemongrass in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: leaf blight, overwatering.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Lemongrass in the Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-13.