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Lemon Grass and water?

Hi.  I have a lot of catching up to do since I'm about a month behind (just
moved and then the house got broken into and the computer stolen but here I
am...).  But I have this question...

I was at Whole Foods in Berkeley (Northern California) a couple days and
they had a very impressive selection of herbs.  Lots of unusual varieties
you won't see in Home Depot or the like.  Mostly Asian plants.

I bought a lemongrass plant and now I'm wondering what to do with it.  The
latin name (I've learned that much!) is Cymbopogon citratus and it's not in
the Sunset Western Garden book (perhaps in the latest edition?).  I haven't
been able to find a *growing* entry for it anywhere.

The tag on the plant says to give it full sun.  The Brooklyn Botanic's
"Oriental Herbs and Vegetables" says it's a perennial grass that clumps and
grows to 18-24 inches.  The Ortho herb book says under growing: "not
recommended."

My question is about water because that will determine where I plant it.
Can I put it up front (southern exposure) in my drought-tolerate bed (with
water to establish it of course).  Or do I need to plant it somewhere where
it will get regular water?  Daily water like my veggies?  

Is there anything else I should know about it?  Soil type?  Is it invasive?

Thanks!

Cyndi
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Oakland, California            Zone 9 USDA; Zone 16 Sunset Western Garden Guide
Disabled, chemically sensitive, wheelchair user          Organic Gardening only
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"There's nothing wrong with me.  Maybe there's                     Cyndi Norman
something wrong with the universe." (ST:TNG)                   cnorman@best.com
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