Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Perennial Grass
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
हाथी घास
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Elefantengras
Limonenbasilikum
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
citron basilic
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
manjericão limão
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
elephanti herba
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Lemon Basil
Care of Elephant Grass and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Grass 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.