Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Ovate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Itchiness
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
Flowers, Seeds
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Wisteria
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Wisteria
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In German
Glyzinien
Zitronengräser
In French
Glycines
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Glicinas
Cymbopogon
In Greek
γλυκίνη
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Wisteria
Palczatka
In Latin
Wisteria
lemongrass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Wisteria
Cymbopogon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Millettieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Wisteria and Lemongrass
Season and care of Wisteria and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Lemongrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Wisteria and Lemongrass Physical Information
Wisteria and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Lemongrass are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Wisteria and Lemongrass
Care of Wisteria and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Wisteria 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.