Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ocimum americanum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 7
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
7, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Hydrangea
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Hortensie
In French
citron basilic
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Hortensia
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Hortensja
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Lemon Basil and Centipede Grass
Care of Lemon Basil and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.