Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Black Currant
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Black Currant
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Black Currant
In French
citron basilic
groseille noire
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
negro Grosella
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
groselha-preta
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
lemon Basilius
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Black Currant
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Black Currant Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Black Currant are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Black Currant
Care of Lemon Basil and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.