Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
शतवेधी
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Zitronengräser
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Cymbopogon
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Palczatka
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lemongrass
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lemongrass Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lemongrass are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lemongrass
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.