Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
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
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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
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Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Clematis
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Clematis
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Klematis
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Clématite
citron basilic
In Spanish
Clemátide
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
κληματιτής
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Clematite
manjericão limão
In Polish
Clematis
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Clematis
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Lamiaceae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Clematis and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Clematis and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Lemon Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Clematis and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Clematis and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Clematis and Lemon Basil
Care of Clematis and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis 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.