Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Temperate Regions
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
no pruning required
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
meadow saffron
शतवेधी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zitronengräser
In French
Colchique d'automne
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Cymbopogon
In Greek
meadow saffron
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Palczatka
In Latin
autumnale
lemongrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Colchicum
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass? We provide you with everything About Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass. Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns and Lemongrass doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Saffron does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals and Lemongrass has allergic reactions like Poisonous to grazing animals. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass
Care of Meadow Saffron and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required and 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. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.