Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Japan
Types
Ocimum americanum
V. vitis-idaea var. vitis-idaea, V. vitis-idaea var. minus Lodd
Habitat
-
Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-6
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Requires regular watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
VACCINIUM vitis-idaea
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Lingonberry
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Lingonberry
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Preiselbeere
In French
citron basilic
Airelle
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Lingonberry
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Lingonberry
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Lingonberry
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
borówki brusznicy
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Lingonberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Lingonberry
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Lingonberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Lingonberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lingonberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Lingonberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Lingonberry is Acidic.
Lemon Basil and Lingonberry Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Lingonberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lingonberry height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Lingonberry are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Lingonberry flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Lingonberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Lingonberry
Care of Lemon Basil and Lingonberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lingonberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lingonberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.