Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Ocimum americanum
Iris sibirica
Habitat
-
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
pollinators
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Expectorant
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
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Siberian Iris
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
citron basilic
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Siberian Iris
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris. Lemon Basil doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Basil has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris
Care of Lemon Basil and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.