Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Sandy areas
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Intestinal gas
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Artichoke
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Artichoke
शतवेधी
In German
Artischocke
Zitronengräser
In French
Artichaut
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Cymbopogon
In Greek
αγκινάρα
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Karczoch
Palczatka
In Latin
cactus
lemongrass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Lemongrass
Season and care of Artichoke and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Lemongrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Lemongrass Physical Information
Artichoke and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Lemongrass are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Artichoke and Lemongrass
Care of Artichoke and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.