Lemongrass

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratus

Common Name: Lemongrass

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 3 to 5 feet

Width: 2 to 3 feet

Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart

Attracts: No significant attractants

Use: Culinary herb, lemon-flavored stalks, and aromatic leaves

Plant Habit: Tall, clumping grass-like perennial

Companion Plants: Basil, mint, and cilantro

Harvest: Harvest outer stalks when they reach a suitable size; use fresh or dry for culinary purposes