Product Review

Thin, arching stalks contrast well with other herbs in the garden! Slender Fountains of Lemony Citronella Freshness! Repels mosquitos! This clump-forming perennial resembles an ornamental grass with its cane-like stems arrising from a central base. The lemon-scented, linear, strap leaves reach 3 feet long, falling over at the tip. Lemon grass thrives in moist soil and full sun, growing 3 to 5 feet tall. Grow in containers so that the plant can be moved indoors during winter. Citronella Grass is also an essential herb used in Asian cuisine. The leaves and stems of Citronella Grass can be used fresh or dried to impart a distinct lemon flavor. Citronella grass herb adds exquisite flavor to soup, curries, and sauces, as well as fish and chicken dishes. Makes a wonderful ingredient for hot teas. Made into a tea, it can help with digestive problems. It resembles an ornamental grass with its aromatic cane-like stems arising from a central base. The lemon-scented, linear, strap leaves reach 3 feet long, falling over at the tip. The fibrous leaves have a very strong lemon aroma and are the source of Lemon Grass oil that is used to flavor candy, ice cream and pastries. Lemon Grass cannot be shipped to Hawaii.