Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Morocco
Southeastern Asia
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
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, Purple, Violet
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
Linear
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Mild Allergen
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
-
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In German
Toadflax
Zitronengräser
In French
Toadflax
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Toadflax
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Toadflax
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Linária
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Toadflax
Palczatka
In Latin
Toadflax
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Toadflax and Lemongrass
Season and care of Toadflax and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Lemongrass season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Toadflax and Lemongrass Physical Information
Toadflax and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Lemongrass are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Toadflax and Lemongrass
Care of Toadflax and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.