Cymbopogon citratus, commonly known as lemongrass, thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10-11 and performs as an annual in cooler climates. This Southeast Asian native demands full sun exposure and reaches 2-4 feet in height with a 2-3 foot spread. The distinctive tall, clump-forming foliage emits a pronounced lemon fragrance, making it invaluable for culinary applications, herbal infusions, and aromatic oil extraction. Its rapid growth habit and versatile nature suit container cultivation, herb garden integration, and ornamental landscape use.
