Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Types
Not available
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
A2, A3, 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
White
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Narcissus
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Daffodil
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
हलका पीला
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Narzisse
In French
citron basilic
Jonquille
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Narciso
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
ασφόδελος
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Abrótea
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
żonkil
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Asphodelus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Narcisseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Daffodil
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Daffodil is Acidic.
Lemon Basil and Daffodil Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Daffodil are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
- Daffodil leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Daffodil
Care of Lemon Basil and Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.