Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
8-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
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
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Bees
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
  
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
  
Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
  
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
  
CYMBOPOGON citratus
  
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
  
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
  
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
  
शतवेधी
  
In German
Bermuda Gras
  
Zitronengräser
  
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Spanish
Grama
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Greek
Αγριάδα
  
lemongrass
  
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
  
Palczatka
  
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
  
lemongrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Poales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Cynodon Rich
  
Cymbopogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Chlorideae
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
  
Panicoideae
  
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Lemongrass
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Lemongrass Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Lemongrass are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Lemongrass
Care of Bermuda Grass and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Bermuda Grass 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.