This is a variety of lemongrass that makes thick stalks at the base which are a quintessential ingredient for southeast Asian cuisine such as Thai curry. The stems impart a delicious flavor to food and are then pulled out and discarded as they are woody and inedible. We originally acquired this from an Asian market which was marketing the thick stalks for cooking. The leaves should just be just fine for tea like all lemongrass, but we have only been cooking with the stems thus far. Lemongrass grows very well throughout Florida, though we don’t know how far north it is hardy as a perennial. A garden must have for Asian recipes! This listing is for 4-in potted plant. Cymbopogon citratus.
