Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Food Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Spinach
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In German
Spinat
Zitronengräser
In French
Épinards
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Espinacas
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Σπανάκι
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Szpinak
Palczatka
In Latin
Spinach
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anserineae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spinach and Lemongrass
Season and care of Spinach and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is Not Available and Lemongrass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Lemongrass Physical Information
Spinach and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Lemongrass are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Spinach and Lemongrass
Care of Spinach and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.