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Can You Grow Lemongrass in British Columbia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 8 · zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Grows well here

Lemongrass grows as a perennial in your zone — plant in a large container for easy harvesting.

Plant zones

8b–11b

British Columbia last frost

early March

British Columbia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Lemongrasses in British Columbia

Start indoors

Jan 4

Transplant

Mar 1

Harvest

May 15 – Jun 9

Dates are approximate, based on British Columbia's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a tropical grass used throughout Southeast Asian, Indian, and Caribbean cooking. The fragrant stalks flavour curries, soups, and teas. In cold zones, grow as a container plant and overwinter indoors.

In cold zones, start indoors 8 weeks before last frost in a large pot. Bring indoors before frost. Divide clumps every 2-3 years. Harvest outer stalks 12 inches tall. Loves heat and full sun.

Full lemongrass growing guide →

Gardening in British Columbia

BC has dramatically different climates. The mild rainy coast (Zone 7-9) allows near-year-round growing. The interior is semi-arid (Zone 5-7) with hot summers and cold winters. One of Canada's most productive growing regions.