Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Habitat
tropical grasslands
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Ovate
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Hibiscus moscheutos
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
In Hindi
शतवेधी
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
In German
Zitronengräser
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In French
Cymbopogon
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Greek
lemongrass
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Polish
Palczatka
Hibiscus Luna Rose
In Latin
lemongrass
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cymbopogon
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Season and care of Lemongrass and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.
Lemongrass and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information
Lemongrass and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
- Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemongrass and Hibiscus Luna Rose
Care of Lemongrass and Hibiscus Luna Rose 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 Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.