Lemon Grass
Cymbopogon citratus
Perennial / Bed & Border
Lemon Grass is a non-native perennial / bed & border with moderate water needs. It is valued for tall, aromatic grassy foliage used as both an ornamental and culinary herb. Research supports USDA zones 9–11. It is Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses under the cited animal-safety source.
Key Facts
SUN
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water REQUIREMENT
Moderate
Mature Size
4–6 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
growth
foliage
Evergreen
maintenance
Florida native
Not Florida Native
Where It Works
Herb Garden
Massing
Container
Wildlife
Florida-Friendly
Florida-Friendly & Wildlife
Perennial / Bed & Border; Moderate water; toxic to dogs/cats/horses.
Pets & Horses
Safety information has not yet been verified for this plant.
dogs
Toxic
cats
Toxic
horses
Toxic
ASPCA directly lists lemongrass as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. UC Davis has also published a broader pet/livestock-safe plant list that includes lemongrass, creating a genuine authoritative safety conflict that must be human-reviewed rather than averaged away.
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