Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
creamy white
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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
Needs very little water
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
Clay, 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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Lemon Basil
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
desert broom
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Wüste Besen
In French
citron basilic
desert broom
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
escoba del desierto
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
desert broom
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
desert broom
In Latin
lemon Basilius
desert broom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Desert Broom
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Desert Broom Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Desert Broom are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Desert Broom
Care of Lemon Basil and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.