Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
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, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
English Lavender
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
शतवेधी
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Zitronengräser
In French
Lavande anglaise
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Cymbopogon
In Polish
English Lavender
Palczatka
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
lemongrass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Lavandula
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Lemongrass
Season and care of English Lavender and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
English Lavender and Lemongrass Physical Information
English Lavender and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Lemongrass are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of English Lavender and Lemongrass
Care of English Lavender and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.