Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
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Types
Sorghastrum nutans
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
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
Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
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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
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Indian Grass
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Indian Grass
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Herbe indienne
citron basilic
In Spanish
Hierba india
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
grama indianas
manjericão limão
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Indian Grass
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Indian Grass and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Indian Grass and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Indian Grass and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Indian Grass and Lemon Basil
Care of Indian Grass and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Indian 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.