PatternBaseLemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus, Poaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
ProducerPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
LowModerateModerateModerateHigh
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
CantaloupeCucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Pest Deterrent
Calabash GourdLagenaria sicerariaPest DeterrentPhysical Support
AhipaPachyrhizus tuberosusPest Deterrent
CucumberCucumis sativusPest Deterrent
WatermelonCitrullus lanatusPest Deterrent
Bitter MelonMomordica charantiaPest Deterrent
LuffaLuffa aegyptiacaPest Deterrent
KonjacAmorphophallus konjacPest Deterrent
ChayoteSechium edulePest DeterrentPhysical Support
Armenian CucumberCucumis melo var. flexuosusPest Deterrent
Antagonistic Plants
Hamburg ParsleyPetroselinum crispum var. tuberosum
Lemongrass essential oils can inhibit root development in umbelliferous crops like Hamburg parsley
VanillaVanilla planifoliaLemongrass produces essential oils with allelopathic properties that can inhibit vanilla orchid growth and root development
Malabar SpinachBasella albaLemongrass essential oils can inhibit the growth of leafy vegetables including Malabar spinach
Uses
Functions
Pest DeterrentFoodCulinary HerbMedicine
Edible Parts
Leaves
Common Questions
What zones does Lemongrass grow in?
Lemongrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Lemongrass?
Good companions for Lemongrass include Cantaloupe, Calabash Gourd, Ahipa, Cucumber, Watermelon.
Design guilds with Lemongrass and see companion relationships visually.
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