Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
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Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Skin rash
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Raspberry
शतवेधी
In German
Himbeere
Zitronengräser
In French
Framboise
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Frambuesa
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Framboesa
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Malina
Palczatka
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
lemongrass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Raspberry and Lemongrass
Season and care of Raspberry and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Raspberry and Lemongrass Physical Information
Raspberry and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Lemongrass are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Raspberry and Lemongrass
Care of Raspberry and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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.