Lemongrass Rooted Stalks

Description

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a fragrant tropical grass valued for its culinary, aromatic, and traditional wellness uses. It’s also a beautiful, low-maintenance plant for an edible landscape.

Benefits of lemongrass:

• Supports digestion: Lemongrass tea has traditionally been used to soothe bloating, gas, and digestive discomfort.
• Contains antioxidants: It provides plant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
• May have anti-inflammatory effects: Compounds in lemongrass, including citral, have been studied for their potential anti-inflammatory properties.
• Naturally antimicrobial: Lemongrass essential oils have shown antimicrobial activity in laboratory studies.
• Calming aroma: Its citrus scent is often used in aromatherapy for relaxation and stress relief.
• May support healthy immune function” Its vitamin and antioxidant content can contribute to overall wellness.
• Culinary uses: Adds a bright lemon flavor to soups, curries, marinades, teas, and sauces.
• Pollinator and garden value: Its tall, graceful clumps add texture and can provide habitat for beneficial insects.

How to use it:

• Make fresh lemongrass tea by steeping chopped stalks.
• Use the tender inner stalk in cooking.
• Add crushed leaves to baths or homemade aromatic preparations.
• Plant near walkways where brushing against it releases its citrus fragrance.

Lemongrass loves full sun and warm weather. It grows very well in Florida and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil, but is fairly forgiving. It will spread into large clumps and can be divided to create more plants.

This listing is for 4 rooted stalks.