Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical grasslands
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, 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
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
शतवेधी
Pot Marigold
In German
Zitronengräser
Ringelblume
In French
Cymbopogon
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Caléndula
In Greek
lemongrass
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
pot Marigold
In Polish
Palczatka
Pot Marigold
In Latin
lemongrass
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cymbopogon
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Lemongrass and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Lemongrass and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Lemongrass and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Lemongrass and Pot Marigold
Care of Lemongrass and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.