Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In German
boxberry
Zitronengräser
In French
boxberry
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
boxberry
Cymbopogon
In Greek
boxberry
lemongrass
In Portuguese
boxberry
Cymbopogon
In Polish
boxberry
Palczatka
In Latin
Burning
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Gaultheria
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Lemongrass
Season and care of Boxberry and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Lemongrass Physical Information
Boxberry and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Lemongrass are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Boxberry and Lemongrass
Care of Boxberry and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry 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 Boxberry 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.