Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Herbs
  
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Virginia water horehound
  
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
  
tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
8-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-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
Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
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
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
  
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
  
CYMBOPOGON citratus
  
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
  
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
  
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
  
शतवेधी
  
In German
broomsedge Gras
  
Zitronengräser
  
In French
broomsedge herbe
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
  
lemongrass
  
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
  
Palczatka
  
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
  
lemongrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Poales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Andropogon
  
Cymbopogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Andropogoneae
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Panicoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Lemongrass
Season and care of Broomsedge and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Lemongrass Physical Information
Broomsedge and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Lemongrass are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Broomsedge and Lemongrass
Care of Broomsedge and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Broomsedge 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.