A beautiful garden with lemongrass plants gives you both the beauty of lemongrass, along with the plant’s natural protective qualities.

Lemongrass already tops popular gardening lists because it's a robust, quick grower; adaptable to almost all conditions; and gorgeous in every setting. Best of all, when cut, bruised, or even rustled by a breeze, it gives off a pleasant lemony, citronella scent that bugs and insects don’t like.

This edible plant is often grown as an ornamental and grows in a dense, rounded clump reaching up to four-feet high and three-feet wide. Similar to scallions or chives, the grassy stems grow out of a thick bulbous base which is frequently used in Asian or Thai cooking and can be harvested throughout the entire growing season.

Plant near high-use outdoor spaces such as play areas, patio borders, deck containers, or around the foundation. Create a natural perimeter to enhance the plant’s natural protection.

Even on slightly breezy days, you’ll smell the fresh, lemony scent and so will those pesky insects. Cutting or bruising the leaves releases a burst of citronella scent. Walk near the plant, rustle or crush the leaves and they’ll release a lemony scent that bugs and insects avoid. Combine with other protective plants such as Creeping Lemon Thyme, Peppermint, Basil, or Lavender.

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