Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical grasslands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
3-7
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Spearmint
In Hindi
शतवेधी
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Zitronengräser
Grüne Minze
In French
Cymbopogon
menthe verte
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
menta verde
In Greek
lemongrass
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
hortelã
In Polish
Palczatka
mięta
In Latin
lemongrass
Coriander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Spearmint
Season and care of Lemongrass and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Spearmint Physical Information
Lemongrass and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Spearmint are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Lemongrass and Spearmint
Care of Lemongrass and Spearmint 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 Spearmint pruning is done 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.