Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Tan
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Bees
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
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 for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Tomatillos
शतवेधी
In German
Tomatillos
Zitronengräser
In French
Tomatilles
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Tomatillos
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Tomatillos
Palczatka
In Latin
Tomatillos
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Physalis
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Physaleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Lemongrass
Season and care of Tomatillo and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Lemongrass Physical Information
Tomatillo and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Lemongrass are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tomatillo and Lemongrass
Care of Tomatillo and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage 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 Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.