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Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Plant nowherb
Edible?
Yes — herb — leaves & stems
Small space?
Yes, in a pot
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial
Ways to plant it in Zone 7b
Start seeds indoors
Window has passed for this year
Early to Mid February
Plant seeds in a tray on a sunny windowsill, then move outside when it warms up.
Transplant
Window has passed for this year
Mid April – Mid May
Buy a young plant from a nursery, or move one you started indoors, into the ground or a pot.
Plant
Window has passed for this year
Mid April – Mid May
Put it in the ground (or a pot) outdoors.
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