Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Red Cardinal
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Red Cardinal
In French
citron basilic
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Cárdenas
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Red Cardinal
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Red Cardinal
Care of Lemon Basil and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.