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Can You Grow Lemongrass in South Carolina?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Grow in a large pot so you can bring it indoors before frost — it thrives on a sunny windowsill all winter.
Plant zones
South Carolina last frost
South Carolina first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Lemongrasses in South Carolina
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on South Carolina'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.
Gardening in South Carolina
South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. The Upstate is Zone 7a-7b; the coast is Zone 8a-8b. Two growing seasons are standard.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemongrass in South Carolina?
Grow in a large pot so you can bring it indoors before frost — it thrives on a sunny windowsill all winter.
What zone is South Carolina?
South Carolina spans USDA Zone 8a (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Lemongrasses in South Carolina?
Plant Lemongrasses around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 1 – May 26.