Lemongrass

Lemongrass in 3-Gallon Pot Available in Jupiter, FL

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a bold, fragrant herb that brings flavor, function, and beauty to any South Florida garden. With its bright green blades and citrusy aroma, lemongrass is a tropical essential in both culinary and medicinal landscapes. It’s used widely in Thai and Caribbean cuisine, herbal teas, and natural pest repellents—and grows with effortless vigor in our warm, humid climate.

Sold in a 3-gallon pot, this lemongrass is already well-established and ready to thrive in your in-ground garden or decorative container.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

Sunlight: Full sun—6 to 8 hours per day. Grows strongest with consistent light exposure.

Watering: Moderate. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogged soil. Lemongrass is drought-tolerant once established.

Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil enriched with compost. Handles a range of soil types as long as drainage is good.

Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer every 6–8 weeks during active growth. Compost top-dressing also supports healthy clumps.

Growth Habit: Upright, clumping grass that spreads gradually. Reaches 3–5 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Trim as needed for shape and size.

Temperature: USDA Zones 9b–11. Thrives in South Florida’s heat and humidity. May die back slightly in cooler months but regrows quickly in spring.

Maintenance: Low. Cut back heavily once a year to refresh growth. Divide clumps every 1–2 years to maintain vigor and share with friends.

Harvest & Seasonality:

Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall in South Florida. Plant year-round with adequate water.

Harvest Time: Cut stalks anytime after the plant is about a foot tall. Mature stalks are thick and fragrant at the base.

How to Harvest: Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut stalks at the base. Harvest outer stalks first and allow inner shoots to continue growing.

Seasonal Notes: Fast-growing and perennial in South Florida. Dies back in colder zones but rebounds reliably with warmth and water.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:

Lemongrass is rich in antioxidants, including citral and limonene, which support digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation. Commonly used in teas and tinctures for calming the nervous system and relieving bloating or muscle pain. Also has natural antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Ideal For:

• Culinary gardens and herbal tea lovers

• Natural mosquito repellents and companion planting

• Tropical-themed containers or borders

• Stress-relief and digestion support

• Year-round South Florida herb production

Plant Classification:

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Common Name: Lemongrass
Plant Type: Tropical herb and grass
Family: Poaceae (grass family)
Class: Monocot – Narrow, blade-like leaves and parallel veins
Growth Form: Clumping perennial grass
Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen in South Florida; may die back in cooler zones
Perennial or Annual: Perennial—returns year after year with proper care

Container Size: 3-gallon pot