The aromatic grass exudes a citrus scent that comes out in cooking. It’s a bright yet subtly floral blend of lemon, lime, ginger and grass -- the iconic backdrop for the Thai hot-and-sour soup ...

Muhly grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris, produces dense clumps that can grow 2-3 feet tall with a 3-foot spread. Beautiful violet plumes are produced in the fall and are held above the thin leaves.