Some plants billed as ornamental edibles are questionable in either their beauty or their deliciousness (how many of those ornamental peppers can you eat in a week?), but few plants marry looks and tastiness the way lemongrass does. A fast-growing ornamental grass, lemongrass is as handsome waving in the summer breeze as it is appetizing in your soups, stir-fries, and teas.
Botanical Name | Cymbopogon citratus |
Common Name | Lemongrass |
Plant Type | Ornamental grass |
Mature Size | 2 to 4 feet |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |
Soil Type | Rich and loamy |
Soil pH | Neutral; 6.8-7.2 |