Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
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Types
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Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
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Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Lemon Basil
In German
Heidekraut
Limonenbasilikum
In French
bruyère
citron basilic
In Spanish
brezo
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
ερείκη
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
urze
manjericão limão
In Polish
wrzos
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Heather
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Heather and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Heather and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Heather and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Heather and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Heather and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Heather and Lemon Basil
Care of Heather and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather 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.