Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Bees
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Celery
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In German
Sellerie
Zitronengräser
In French
Céleri
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Apio
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Σέλινο
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Aipo
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Seler
Palczatka
In Latin
apium
lemongrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and Lemongrass
Season and care of Celery and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Lemongrass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery and Lemongrass Physical Information
Celery and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Celery 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 Celery and Lemongrass are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Celery and Lemongrass
Care of Celery and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots 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 Celery 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.