Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Ocimum americanum
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Iris-Tall Bearded
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
citron basilic
In Spanish
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Beverly Sills Iris planta
manjericão limão
In Polish
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Beverly Sills Iris and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Beverly Sills Iris and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Beverly Sills Iris and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beverly Sills Iris season is Spring and Lemon Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Beverly Sills Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beverly Sills Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Beverly Sills Iris and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Beverly Sills Iris and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Beverly Sills Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Beverly Sills Iris and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Beverly Sills Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Beverly Sills Iris leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Beverly Sills Iris and Lemon Basil
Care of Beverly Sills Iris and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beverly Sills Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beverly Sills Iris 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.