Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Artichoke
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Artichoke
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Artischocke
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Artichaut
citron basilic
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
αγκινάρα
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
manjericão limão
In Polish
Karczoch
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
cactus
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Artichoke and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Lemon Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Artichoke and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Artichoke and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Lemon Basil
Care of Artichoke and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.