Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Fullers Karde
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Cardère à foulon
citron basilic
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
manjericão limão
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Lemon Basil
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel 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.