Lemongrass

Bring fresh citrus fragrance and lush greenery to your garden with Lemongrass, a fast-growing aromatic herb known for its long, slender leaves and refreshing lemon scent. It forms an attractive upright clump that works beautifully in herb gardens, containers, borders, and edible landscapes.

Lemongrass thrives in Saudi Arabia’s warm climate. It grows best in full sunlight, fertile well-drained soil, and with regular watering during hot weather.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Lemongrass
• Arabic name: عشبة الليمون
• Arabic pronunciation: Ushbat Al-Laymoon
• Scientific name: Cymbopogon citratus
• Family: Poaceae
• Plant type: Perennial aromatic grass
• Foliage: Long, narrow, fragrant green leaves
• Fragrance: Fresh lemon-like aroma
• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Fertile, moist, and well-drained
• Climate: Warm, tropical, and subtropical
• Growth rate: Fast
• Suitable for: Herb gardens, containers, borders, courtyards, and landscaping
• Maintenance: Low to moderate

Care Tips:

• Place in a location receiving at least six hours of sunlight daily.
• Water regularly, keeping the soil lightly moist without waterlogging it.
• Increase watering during extremely hot, dry, or windy conditions.
• Remove brown or damaged leaves from the base.
• Trim the plant periodically to encourage fresh, compact growth.
• Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.
• Divide crowded clumps when necessary.
• Protect the plant from frost and prolonged cold weather.

Safety Note: The leaf edges can be sharp and may cut sensitive skin. Wear gloves when trimming or dividing the plant.

Note: Do not use a nursery plant for cooking or beverages unless it has been confirmed as food-grade and grown without unsuitable pesticides. The supplied plant may vary slightly in height, shape, fullness, and leaf condition according to the season and natural growth. The pot shown is a nursery container and may differ from the delivered container.