Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Ocimum americanum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
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Forest margins, Hillside, 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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Hydrangea
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Hydrangea or hortensia
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
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Hydrangea
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Lemon Basil and Hydrangea Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Hydrangea are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Hydrangea
Care of Lemon Basil and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.