Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Not Available
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
शतवेधी
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Zitronengräser
In French
Red Chokeberry
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Cymbopogon
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Red aronii
Palczatka
In Latin
arbutifolia
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Lemongrass
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Lemongrass Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Lemongrass are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Lemongrass
Care of Red Chokeberry and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry 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.