Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
CANNA
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Zitronengräser
Canna Lilie
In French
Cymbopogon
Canna
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Canna lirio
In Greek
lemongrass
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Canna
In Polish
Palczatka
Canna lilia
In Latin
lemongrass
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Canna
Season and care of Lemongrass and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Canna Physical Information
Lemongrass and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lemongrass and Canna are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Lemongrass and Canna
Care of Lemongrass and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.