Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound
  
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
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
Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
  
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
Self-fertile
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
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
Bugs
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
  
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
  
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
  
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
  
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
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
  
CYMBOPOGON citratus
  
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
  
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
  
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
  
शतवेधी
  
In German
Kümmel
  
Zitronengräser
  
In French
carvi
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Spanish
alcaravea
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Greek
κύμινο
  
lemongrass
  
In Portuguese
alcaravia
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Polish
kminek
  
Palczatka
  
In Latin
Caraway
  
lemongrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Poales
  
Family
Apiaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Carum
  
Cymbopogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Panicoideae
  
Season and Care of Caraway and Lemongrass
Season and care of Caraway and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Caraway and Lemongrass Physical Information
Caraway and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Lemongrass are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Caraway and Lemongrass
Care of Caraway and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers 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 Caraway 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.