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Lemongrass Winter Care in Georgia: Best Bet Is a Sheltered Outdoor Spot

Indoor Struggles

West Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is hard to keep alive indoors over winter.

Recommended Approach

Plant the clump in a sheltered outdoor location (e.g., southeast side of house, well-mulched) and see what survives. This often works better than indoor attempts in Zone 7b/8a.

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