Lemongrass Plant (Cymbopogon citratus)

Bring a burst of tropical zest to your garden with our Lemongrass plants, a culinary and aromatic treasure prized for its citrusy stalks and graceful, grassy foliage. Perfect for teas, soups, or herbal remedies, this vibrant herb infuses any space with its refreshing scent and striking presence, making it a favorite for cooks, herbalists, and garden enthusiasts alike.

Shipping Spring 2025

Product Highlights:

• Lush and Resilient: Lemongrass is a tender perennial thriving in zones 9 through 11, grown as an annual or potted plant in cooler climates (zones 4-8). It loves heat, full sun, and well-drained soil, with minimal care needed, ideal for busy gardeners and organic setups.

• Culinary and Medicinal Star: Its lemony stalks flavor Asian dishes, curries, and teas, while offering digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits. Crush leaves for a natural mosquito repellent or brew them for soothing infusions, adding versatility to your herb collection.

• Pollinator and Pest Ally: Though primarily grown for stalks, its occasional blooms attract beneficial insects, and its strong scent deters pests, complementing your strawberries or lavender in eco-friendly gardens.

Ideal For:

• Food lovers eager to grow fresh, authentic ingredients for global cuisines.

• Gardeners seeking bold, low-maintenance plants for beds, borders, or containers.

• Herbalists crafting natural remedies or pest-repelling garden designs.

Planting and Care Instructions:

• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0; amend with compost for best growth. Avoid heavy, soggy soils to prevent root rot.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment (1-2 times weekly); mature plants need weekly watering, more in extreme heat. Mulch to retain moisture.

• Sun Exposure: Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily) for robust growth; avoid deep shade to prevent weak stems.

• Spacing: Plant 2-3 feet apart to accommodate 3-5 foot height and 2-4 foot spread. Use 12-16 inch pots for container growing.

• Maintenance: Trim outer stalks for harvesting, leaving the core to regrow. In zones 4-8, bring potted plants indoors before frost or treat as an annual.

Shipping Live Plants

Live plants, particularly annual vegetables, can be quite delicate. To ensure their safe arrival in optimal condition, we take several precautionary measures:

1. Rigorous hardening off process: We prepare the plants to be resilient enough for their journey by gradually acclimating them to outdoor conditions.

2. Application of organic prebiotics and supplements: We treat plants with natural products to enhance their health and vigor before they make the journey.

3. Development of a strong root system: We prioritize cultivating a robust root system so the plants can quickly adapt and flourish upon arrival.

4. Custom packing materials: We use specially designed packing materials to secure and protect the plants during transit, minimizing the risk of damage and ensuring they arrive in the best possible condition.

Our live plants are sold in 3-inch pots and can be shipped to all US states, with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington state. We utilize Priority Mail for shipping to ensure a speedy delivery and ship only on Mondays to ensure no plants languish in mailrooms over the weekend. 

Rates for Shipping Garden Plants
Delicate plants like peppers and tomatoes are expensive to ship, frequently costing more than the plants themselves!! While you can order whatever your desired quantity of plants is, our packaging is for plants in sets of 3. Thus, flat rate shipping is in multiples of 3, starting with 1-3 plants for $17. The shipping cost will auto-populate at checkout. For understanding our full plant shipping, go here.