Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ocimum americanum
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
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Mediterranean region
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Avoid during Pregnancy
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
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Dill
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
डिल प्लांट
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Dill Pflanze
In French
citron basilic
Dill usine
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Dill Planta
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Dill roślin
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Dill
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Dill Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Dill are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Dill
Care of Lemon Basil and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.