Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
शतवेधी
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Zitronengräser
Crapemyrtle
In French
Cymbopogon
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
lemongrass
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Palczatka
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
lemongrass
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cymbopogon
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Lemongrass and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemongrass and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Lemongrass and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Lemongrass and Crapemyrtle
Care of Lemongrass and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.