HALF HARDY PERENNIAL. Ht 1.5m.
This plant produces long cane-like stems, which are heavily scented with lemon.
Both fresh leaves and stalks are used in Thai, Vietnamese and Caribbean cooking.
For best results grow in a greenhouse with high humidity.
Establishing a large clump in the ground within a greenhouse is the best way to keep the plant coming back each year.
Add the leaves or lemongrass canes to curries, sauces, fish, meat and lemon tea.
Plant in fertile, soil in full sun.