Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Types
Ocimum americanum
Blue Anemone, Greek Windflower, Carolina Anemone, Chinese Anemone
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
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
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
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Botrytis collar rot, Crown gall, Cucumber mosaic, Downy mildew, Impatiens necrotic spot, Leaf curl, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Rust, Sclerotinia blight, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
-
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Asthma, Cough, Gout, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
ANEMONE 'Harmony Blue'( HARMONY SERIES)
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Anemone, Harmony Blue Anemone
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
रत्नज्योति
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Anemone
In French
citron basilic
Anémone
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Anémona
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
ανεμώνη
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Relutantemente
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Zawilec
In Latin
lemon Basilius
VivoSocial
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Ranunculaceae
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Anemone
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Anemone is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Anemone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anemone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Anemone is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Anemone is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Anemone Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Anemone physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anemone height is 5.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Anemone are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Anemone flower color: Sky Blue
- Anemone leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Anemone
Care of Lemon Basil and Anemone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anemone pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anemone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.