Lemongrass
If you’re looking for an herb that not only tastes delicious in recipes but also looks great in the garden, you’ll love growing Bonnie Plants® Lemongrass. Resembling an ornamental grass with tall clumps of foliage that add texture and movement in the garden, lemongrass tastes as good as it looks. The base of each leaf stalk–approximately the bottom 5 inches–is where the flavor hides in this citrusy herb. Remove the leafy top and woody bottom, strip the tough outer layers, and you’ll discover the delicious white inner stalk. Chop or mince and add it to Asian-inspired curries, stir fries, and marinades. Use the discarded lemongrass bits to infuse tea, broth, or soup with citrus flavor. The flavor intensifies the longer you cook lemongrass. Use it fresh, or preserve it by drying or freezing. Lemongrass looks gorgeous growing in containers, raised beds, or in-ground gardens. The foliage even turns a pretty burgundy in the fall. An easy-to-grow, heat-tolerant herb, lemongrass should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Lemongrass grows 24 to 48 inches tall. Be sure to water your plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, and feed it regularly with Miracle-Gro® Plant Food. With more than 100 years of experience, Bonnie Plants® offers high-quality live plant varieties designed for your gardening success.
