Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Woodlands
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
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
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Japanese Beetles
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BORAGO officinalis
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Borage, starflower
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In German
Borretsch
Zitronengräser
In French
Bourrache
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
borraja
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Borage
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Borragem
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Ogórecznik
Palczatka
In Latin
borage
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Borage and Lemongrass
Wondering what are the properties of Borage and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Borage and Lemongrass. Borage doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Borage does not have fragrant flowers. Borage has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea and Lemongrass has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Borage and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Borage and Lemongrass
Season and care of Borage and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Borage and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Borage is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Borage is Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Borage and Lemongrass Physical Information
Borage and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Borage and Lemongrass are as follows:
Borage flower color: Blue
Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Borage and Lemongrass
Care of Borage and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Borage 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.