Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
शतवेधी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zitronengräser
In French
colchique d'automne
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
cólquico
Cymbopogon
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
lemongrass
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Cymbopogon
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Palczatka
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Colchicum
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Lemongrass
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Lemongrass Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Lemongrass are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Lemongrass
Care of Autumn Crocus and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves 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 Autumn Crocus 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.