Can You Grow Lemongrass in Zone 10b?
Lemongrass grows well in Zone 10b
Lemongrass grows as a perennial in your zone — plant in a large container for easy harvesting.
📅 When to Plant in Zone 10b
Based on Zone 10b's average last frost of virtually frost-free and first frost of virtually frost-free — frost can arrive earlier or later in any given year, so check your local forecast before you transplant.
🌱 Growing Lemongrass in Zone 10b
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.
🗺️ USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — public domain. USDA Agricultural Research Service
USDA zones run 1a–13b (26 half-zones). Each full zone above covers both the a and b half-zones. Browse all US zones →
Technical climate details for Zone 10b
- USDA Zone
- 10b
- Last Frost
- virtually frost-free
- First Frost
- virtually frost-free
- Frost-Free Days
- 345
- Lemongrass Zone Range
- 8b – 11b
- Days to Harvest
- 75–100 days