Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Types
Ocimum americanum
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Pelargonium
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Pelargonium
In French
citron basilic
pélargonium
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
pelargonium
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
pelargônio
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
pelargonia
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Lemon Basil and Scented Geranium
Care of Lemon Basil and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.