Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Types
Ocimum americanum
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Habitat
-
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan, Silver
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
citron basilic
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Daisy blue
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Blue Daisy
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Blue Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Blue Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Blue Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Blue Daisy Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Blue Daisy are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Blue Daisy
Care of Lemon Basil and Blue Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Daisy 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 Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.