Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Chronic fatigue
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Purpureus'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Purple Butterbur
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Purple Butterbur
शतवेधी
In German
Lila Pestwurz
Zitronengräser
In French
Violet Butterbur
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
púrpura petasita
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Purple Butterbur
lemongrass
In Portuguese
roxo Carrapicho
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Purpurowy Lepiężnik
Palczatka
In Latin
Purple Butterbur
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Petasites
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Butterbur and Lemongrass
Season and care of Purple Butterbur and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Butterbur and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Butterbur and Lemongrass Physical Information
Purple Butterbur and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Butterbur and Lemongrass are as follows:
Purple Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Purple Butterbur leaf color: Green, Purple and Burgundy
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Purple Butterbur and Lemongrass
Care of Purple Butterbur and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Butterbur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Purple Butterbur 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.