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Herb Plant, Lemon Grass East Indian (Cymbopogan flexuosus)

$6.50

Height :  2 to 3 feet
Spread:  2 to 3 feet
Light Requirement:  Sun
Hardiness Zone:  9 to 11

*Uses:  Aromatic, Culinary, and Medicinal.  *Research all plants before use.  One Seed One Plant does not condone or endorse the use of this plant medicinally.  Anyone planning to use it for medical purposes should consult with a physician first.

The East Indian grass is from the India, Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand area.  The grass is excellent with fish, Thai and Vietnamese cooking, teas, and perfumes.  The grass has been shown to have anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties.  It has been used to help with digestion and fevers.

Plants are grown in 4.5” pots. All vegetable and herb plants are grown using organic methods and will be ready in May. Plants can be picked up at Walnut Grove Vocational Farm, 33600 Pearl Street Kirkland, IL or DCCG can deliver plants to the following towns: Big Rock, Cortland, Hampshire, Hinckley, DeKalb, Geneva, Genoa, Kingston, Kirkland, Maple Park, St. Charles, Sycamore, and Waterman.