Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
  
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
  
Habitat
tropical grasslands
  
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
  
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
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees
  
Insects
  
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
  
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
  
Eczema
  
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
  
Root
  
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
  
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
  
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
  
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
  
Suncups, sundrops
  
In Hindi
शतवेधी
  
Evening Primrose
  
In German
Zitronengräser
  
Evening Primrose
  
In French
Cymbopogon
  
onagre
  
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
  
onagra
  
In Greek
lemongrass
  
Νυχτολούλουδο
  
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
  
Evening Primrose
  
In Polish
Palczatka
  
wiesiołka
  
In Latin
lemongrass
  
vespere Primrose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Cymbopogon
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Andropogoneae
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Onagroideae
  
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Lemongrass and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Lemongrass and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Lemongrass and Evening Primrose
Care of Lemongrass and Evening Primrose 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 Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.