Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Clay, Loam
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
skyrocket juniper
In German
Limonenbasilikum
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
citron basilic
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
dispararse enebro
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
lemon Basilius
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Lemon Basil and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.