Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Calypso, Caribe
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Waste areas
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Vomiting
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In German
Koriander
Zitronengräser
In French
Coriandre
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Cilantro
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Coentro
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Kolendra
Palczatka
In Latin
coriandri album
lemongrass
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Coriandrum
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Cilantro and Lemongrass
Season and care of Cilantro and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Cilantro and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cilantro season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Cilantro and Lemongrass Physical Information
Cilantro and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cilantro and Lemongrass are as follows:
Cilantro flower color: White
Cilantro leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Cilantro and Lemongrass
Care of Cilantro and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cilantro 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 Cilantro 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.