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Can You Grow Lemongrass in Wyoming?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.
Plant zones
Wyoming last frost
Wyoming first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Lemongrasses in Wyoming
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Wyoming'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 Wyoming
Wyoming has a semi-arid mountain climate with cold winters and short summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected low-elevation areas may reach Zone 5b-6a. Focus on hardy crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lemongrass in Wyoming?
Lemongrass is frost-tender but excellent as a container plant that overwinters indoors.
What zone is Wyoming?
Wyoming spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Lemongrasses in Wyoming?
Plant Lemongrasses around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 29 – Jul 24.