Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Fullers Karde
In French
citron basilic
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Fullera Oset
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Lamiaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Lemon Basil and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.