I've never had it freeze.

Mine died back during last year's severe (28 degree) freezes, but it wasn't killed, by any means. I cut it back to 1 foot tall in the spring, and it is already over 6 feet tall and wide again. (It was over 8 feet tall when it froze some.) Be sure to give this plant PLENTY of room. It gets as big as pampas grass, and will have bloom stalks well over 10 feet high on it eventually. It's a GREAT ornamental grass and tasty, too.

Good luck!

Marcia

I've had one in a container for 3 years and it's done fine outside with no protection. Like Marcia's mine had lots of damage last winter but it's beautiful now. I use it all time time for wonderful Thai soups.

Kate

My dogs think it is a wonderful tasty treat .
They keep it nicely trimmed and the lemon grass benefits from their frequent prunings .
Dogs get lots of fiber too !

Thank you all for the answers, I am also wondering about raccoons and deers eating it. I live in the woods and the deer go down the driveway and out back the kitchen window.
I have something eating the tops off of my hibiscus, I put down Irish spring, and urine that stopped it for a little while now they are back so I will do the soap and urine again. You guys are so great and your gardens are such a inspiration. I love all the posts with pictures it helps to learn what the plants names are and where to put them.
Thanks so much
Joan

Mine always comes back from freezes, and I have tons of babies coming up everywhere.