Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
शतवेधी
In German
Weißbunte
Zitronengräser
In French
wintercreeper
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Wintercreeper
lemongrass
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
Cymbopogon
In Polish
wintercreeper
Palczatka
In Latin
wintercreeper
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Lemongrass
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintercreeper and Lemongrass Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Lemongrass are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Lemongrass
Care of Wintercreeper and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.